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FM03 KFR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 KFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,167 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,833 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 81,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn dv bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,308 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 73,688 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 73,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Mil light on

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 67,532 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,109 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 57,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads wearing thin.

N/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

n/s/r road wheel slightly distorted.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 28,635 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,635 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,105 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,540 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 KFR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFR, 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 KFR registered?

FM03 KFR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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