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FL03 AVM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 AVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,449 miles

eml light on

Fail 5 Sep 2022 78,443 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 25 May 2021 72,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 72,137 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,483 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,392 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2016 66,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,953 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,425 miles

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2013 60,425 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 1 May 2012 58,722 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 58,722 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,879 miles

all wheel rims display different levels of damage and distortion

both front lower suspension arms have perishing inner bushes

dashboard airbag light is lit

engine oil and fuel levels are low. There is also oil leaks in the engine bay

high level stoplight although working some of the bulbs appear dim

looking at the front tyres the wheel alignment appears to be miles out

nearside bumper lamp unit has a cracked lens

slight play in both front upper suspension mountings

spare wheel is loose in the holder but not insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2011 54,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all wheel rims display different levels of damage and distortion

both front lower suspension arms have perishing inner bushes

both windowscreen wiper blades are split

dashboard airbag light is lit

engine oil and fuel levels are low. There is also oil leaks in the engine bay

high level stoplight although working some of the bulbs appear dim

looking at the front tyres the wheel alignment appears to be miles out

nearside bumper lamp unit has a cracked lens

slight play in both front upper suspension mountings

spare wheel is loose in the holder but not insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 45,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,637 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 28,133 miles

cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall,not exposing cords

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,551 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 25,551 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall,not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,970 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 AVM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AVM, 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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FL03 AVM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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