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FJZ 6173

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,868 mi
Last recorded71,868 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 6173
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,868 miles

Front both suspension arm rear bushes slight play

Front both top strut mounts have slight lift

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 71,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount at front suspension arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both top strut mounts have slight lift

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 6173 is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 6173, 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 6173 registered?

FJZ 6173 is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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