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FL03 DWP

2003 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,208 mi
Last recorded83,208 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,208 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 83,033 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom inner sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom inner sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,498 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,722 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 71,025 miles

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

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

damage to rear n/s boot panel

Fail 17 May 2013 71,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

damage to rear n/s boot panel

Pass 15 May 2012 60,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2012 59,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 48,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

passenger door mirror cracked

Pass 7 May 2010 39,858 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 39,851 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,919 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slighly noisey

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,919 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slighly noisey

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,329 miles

both front wiperblades slightly torn

Fail 27 Mar 2008 21,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiperblades slightly torn

Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,951 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,376 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 DWP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

FL03 DWP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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