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FL03 SWW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,784 mi
Last recorded88,784 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 SWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 88,784 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside outer sill (repair plate not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2018 80,006 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2018 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached inner wing mudshield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,805 miles

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

both rear tyres perished.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 72,768 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,868 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 55,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,479 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)

slight damage n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in n/sf top suspension mounting.

n/sr tyre perished on outer side wall.

o/sr tyre perished on outer side wall.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,534 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,056 miles

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

both rear tyres walls begin to crack

Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,579 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 SWW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

FL03 SWW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FL03 SWW safe to buy?

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