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FL03 DNN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,715 mi
Last recorded76,715 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DNN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,715 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,729 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 70,714 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,128 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,709 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,208 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,680 miles

slight play in o/s tie rod

Fail 9 Mar 2010 52,680 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,589 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,547 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 25,547 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

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 DNN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNN, 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 DNN registered?

FL03 DNN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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