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FM03 KFT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,225 mi
Last recorded40,225 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,225 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,128 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

off side wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

off side wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 36,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 31,120 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 31,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 24,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,507 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 18,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 16,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 13,815 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 11,682 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 KFT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

FM03 KFT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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