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FM03 NKK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,482 mi
Last recorded76,482 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2015 76,482 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,482 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,468 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,468 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant level Low!

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

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

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

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

Slight lift N/S/F Strut

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,172 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,211 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 62,205 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,947 miles

slight play in steering rack end

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,758 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,203 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 33,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,594 miles

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

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

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

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 NKK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKK, 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 NKK registered?

FM03 NKK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FM03 NKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 NKK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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