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FL03 ATK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,541 mi
Last recorded66,541 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 ATK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside oil leraks

SILLS CORRODED.

Fail 9 Apr 2016 66,472 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

SILLS CORRODED.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,424 miles

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

sills corroded and fuel filler surround corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,419 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

sills corroded and fuel filler surround corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,407 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,416 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 43,411 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,311 miles

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

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

both front wipers a little torn at ends

fuel filter very corroded but still secure and not yet leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2011 37,311 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front wipers a little torn at ends

fuel filter very corroded but still secure and not yet leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,928 miles

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

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

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

footbrake travel getting near travel limits

Fail 28 Apr 2010 33,928 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

footbrake travel getting near travel limits

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,264 miles

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

fuel filter very rusty but still secure and not yet leaking

spare tyre flat/very under inflated

Fail 16 Apr 2009 30,264 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel filter very rusty but still secure and not yet leaking

spare tyre flat/very under inflated

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers only just meeting requirement with reference to clearing screen. rubbers going hard

Fail 11 Apr 2008 27,032 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers only just meeting requirement with reference to clearing screen. rubbers going hard

Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,042 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pedal travel a little more than normal. still has reserve travel

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,320 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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FL03 ATK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FL03 ATK, 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 FL03 ATK registered?

FL03 ATK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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