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FL03 FGA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 77,641 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking near radiator,corroded and leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wing,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil back and inner arch,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan near front subframe mounts,both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded end of gearbox,corroded,no leaks (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight movement rear axle bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,542 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge,getting low 165 65 13

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2017 69,541 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bushes,both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge,getting low 165 65 13

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 62,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,840 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 55,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 55,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

nearside front badly cut across full width of the tyre. very deep but not showing cords.

steering rack showing signs of leaking from the rack and the nearside gaitor.

Pass 13 May 2014 53,851 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 51,386 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 48,829 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 20 May 2011 46,132 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2010 42,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,179 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 May 2008 34,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,557 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,054 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,585 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 FGA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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