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FM03 BSY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,842 mi
Last recorded80,842 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 BSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 80,842 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 80,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 68,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,878 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,427 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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FM03 BSY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM03 BSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 BSY registered?

FM03 BSY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is FM03 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 BSY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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