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FL03 DTX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,227 mi
Last recorded106,227 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 106,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

various areas slightly corroded underside of vehicle but not considered excessive

Fail 25 Apr 2014 106,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 99,709 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,630 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 93,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 86,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,810 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,877 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

both outer sills corroded

both rear axle bushes split and worn

clutch fluid pipe damp

front brake discs worn

n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking grease

Fail 1 Jul 2009 70,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front top mounts have slight play

both outer sills corroded

both rear axle bushes split and worn

clutch fluid pipe damp

front brake discs worn

n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking grease

Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,612 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,604 miles

play to nearside top strut bush

Fail 8 Mar 2006 30,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 DTX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

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

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