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FM03 KFV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,743 mi
Last recorded85,743 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 KFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 85,743 miles

chassis rails corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 85,341 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

chassis rails corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,950 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills appear to havebodyfiller in them

engine man light on

o/side front wiper blade worn

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,825 miles

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

corrosion and blistering to both outer sills and repair.

corrosion around fuel filler neck

corrosion on both front floors and chassis rails

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 10 Jun 2014 69,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion both front chassis rails and floors BORDERLINE

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion main brake pipes and o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre splitting BORDERLINE

rear brake effort

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,344 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,343 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,573 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,070 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KFV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV registered?

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

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