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FL03 SWX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,127 mi
Last recorded97,127 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,127 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 97,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres 3-4mm

Fail 8 Apr 2014 89,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres 3-4mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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 27 Mar 2013 80,166 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front chassis legs corroded

Both rear sills and closing panels corroded unable to test behind rear arch trims.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to n/s/r body quarter pannel around filler pipe

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/s outer sill has slight corrosion

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

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

O/s outer sill is corroded with several holes outside of prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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 3 Apr 2012 71,963 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,974 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,392 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,967 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,445 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2006 13,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 SWX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

FL03 SWX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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