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FL03 FNF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,664 mi
Last recorded53,664 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 53,664 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower pipe corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 50,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower pipe corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 46,416 miles

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

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 28 Mar 2014 44,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cracks in side wall

Fail 28 Mar 2014 44,583 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cracks in side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 41,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,152 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 38,146 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,180 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 36,171 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,554 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,272 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 15,262 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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)

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 FNF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FNF, 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 FNF registered?

FL03 FNF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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