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FL03 NLP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,085 mi
Last recorded60,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 NLP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,085 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills and floors weak

Fail 2 Jun 2018 60,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

sills and floors weak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,595 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,194 miles

condition & repairs to n/s/r & o/s/r undersills

heavy undersealing to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2014 50,082 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 500,788 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Surface corrosion noted on n/s & o/s under floor

Pass 18 Apr 2014 50,078 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,761 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both sills

Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both sills

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,601 miles

excessive play in n/s/front top strutt

Fail 4 Apr 2012 44,600 miles

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

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

excessive play in n/s/front top strutt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,967 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,966 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,901 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,525 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 22,520 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,171 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 NLP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

FL03 NLP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is FL03 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 NLP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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