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FL03 UVN

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

42,863 mi
Last recorded42,863 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 UVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 42,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bailey condensated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

area around fuel cap body work corrosion

spare wheel missing off carrier( in boot)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,590 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 40,579 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap area corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,763 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all wheel trims have some sharp edges

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2014 39,750 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all wheel trims have some sharp edges

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 16 May 2013 38,916 miles

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

o/s headlamp condensation in lens

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 15 May 2013 38,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s headlamp condensation in lens

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 10 May 2012 37,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s headlamp lens condensation

slight corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 10 May 2012 37,682 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s headlamp lens condensation

slight corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 5 May 2011 35,489 miles

front wheel arch loose

spare wheel carrioer insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2011 35,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front wheel arch loose

spare wheel carrioer insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,430 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,846 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 30,846 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,802 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 24,752 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,254 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 UVN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green 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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

FL03 UVN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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