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FJ03 YMA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,847 mi
Last recorded41,847 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YMA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,847 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 41,839 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both headlights tarnished but not affecting the beam

Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level below minimum

Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,643 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2013 36,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror missing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,338 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 34,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 32,146 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,741 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 29,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,947 miles

Gearbox mounting rubber bush split

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 24,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Gearbox mounting rubber bush split

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in n/s/f strut top mount

play in o/s/f strut top mount

service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in n/s/f strut top mount

play in o/s/f strut top mount

service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,589 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FJ03 YMA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 YMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ03 YMA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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