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FL03 VBZ

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,680 mi
Last recorded69,680 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 69,680 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 69,680 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 62,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 55,047 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 54,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,071 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,186 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 30,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 28,577 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 28,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 27,931 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,796 miles

Offside Front washer jet 1 nozzle blocked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both outer sills rusty and thin and have been patched before

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,099 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 26,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. t yre different size (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,263 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,234 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 24,234 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,528 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,809 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,316 miles

items should not be stuck in front screen in drivers view see notes provided

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,297 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,278 miles

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

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

water in header tank very low bellow minimum mark

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 VBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

FL03 VBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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