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FL03 FKR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,217 mi
Last recorded89,217 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,217 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting End sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting End sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,084 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Corroded Nearside Front Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Corroded Offside Front Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside Rear Inner And Outer SIll (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Rear Inner And Outer SIll (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,248 miles

nearside and offside inner sills corroded not resulting in holes

nearside and offside inner wheel arches corroded not resulting in holes

Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,734 miles

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner sills corroded not resulting in holes

Fail 4 Sep 2018 82,731 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside inner wheel arches corroded resulting in small holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner sills corroded not resulting in holes

Pass 16 Sep 2017 81,468 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,465 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside and offside inner wheel arches corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,100 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 73,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,267 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,336 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

ns outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 60,336 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

front brake discs worn

ns outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,365 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

rear number plate slightly loose

Fail 24 Feb 2010 52,365 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,108 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 44,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,209 miles

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

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

brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,393 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,134 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)

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 FKR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

FL03 FKR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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