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FM03 BTY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,152 mi
Last recorded99,152 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2015 99,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,152 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 93,731 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,731 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,543 miles

o/side outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,926 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,390 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 90,796 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,880 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 68,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,659 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 BTY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FM03 BTY, 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 FM03 BTY registered?

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

Is FM03 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 BTY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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