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FL03 FKZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,591 mi
Last recorded71,591 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 FKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,591 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,524 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,017 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,843 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 55,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2008
Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,760 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 46,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,087 miles

excessive knocking noises from front suspension bushes when moving on the road

nearside mirror glass missing

slight cracking at front suspension wishbone bushes

slight knocking noises from front brake calipers

travel at hand brake

Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,087 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

FL03 FKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is FL03 FKZ safe to buy?

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