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FL03 UHC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

67,049 mi
Last recorded67,049 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 UHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 67,049 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1x exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,695 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 60,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings still (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 60,580 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL TWO PLACES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL TWO PLACES (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,939 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear body and sill

Fail 2 Jan 2014 52,939 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,358 miles

offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 28 Dec 2012 49,358 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,048 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 41,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,461 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 36,461 miles

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

21% front brake inbalance

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,144 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 27,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 Feb 2008 27,040 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,114 miles

offside front brake starting to bind

sidewalls on both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,626 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 UHC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UHC, 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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FL03 UHC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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