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FL03 NTT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

59,094 mi
Last recorded59,094 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 NTT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,094 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 7 Mar 2018 59,094 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,388 miles

Front coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel filler pipe corrded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 56,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel filler pipe corrded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler spout corroded

fuel tank corroded

parking brake limits only just met

Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,613 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler spout corroded

fuel tank corroded

parking brake limits only just met

Fail 20 Mar 2015 43,738 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,103 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 40,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 36,210 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,623 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,223 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 30,223 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 25,270 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 25,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

suspect n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,896 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,360 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 NTT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NTT, 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 NTT registered?

FL03 NTT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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