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FJZ 3248

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,534 mi
Last recorded63,534 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 3248
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 63,534 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes can achieve higher efficiency

Fail 25 May 2017 63,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes can achieve higher efficiency

Pass 24 May 2016 60,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight chassis corrosion

slight coolant leak/ coolant low

Fail 24 May 2016 60,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight chassis corrosion

slight coolant leak/ coolant low

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 46,298 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise nearside rear tyre nearing limits

Pass 19 May 2014 46,298 miles

advise nearside rear tyre nearing limits

Pass 13 May 2013 41,847 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 41,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 35,839 miles

nearside front tyre worn unevenly and slight damage to outer side wall

parking brake light flicks on and off

slight movement in steering rack

surface corrosion front chassis

Fail 4 May 2012 35,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn unevenly and slight damage to outer side wall

slight movement in steering rack

surface corrosion front chassis

Pass 7 May 2011 29,024 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads low

Fail 10 Apr 2010 24,443 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 19,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 16,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation offside headlamp

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,300 miles

condensation offside headlamp

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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FJZ 3248 is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FJZ 3248, 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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What year was FJZ 3248 registered?

FJZ 3248 is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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