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FL03 FLE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,424 mi
Last recorded68,424 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,424 miles

Both outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion.

Offside rear chassis rail becoming weak due to corrosion.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,249 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing by upper suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing by upper suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Both outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion.

Offside rear chassis rail becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,522 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn edge

Fail 8 Aug 2015 46,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,004 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 37,959 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,138 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,138 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,412 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,656 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,656 miles

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

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

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 Mar 2010 31,039 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,290 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,290 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,314 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 FLE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FLE, 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 FLE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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