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FM03 NLL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

51,867 mi
Last recorded51,867 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,867 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,219 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,191 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes starting to show wear /movement (advise only).

Fail 18 Jun 2013 49,133 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes starting to show wear /movement (advise only).

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,711 miles

all front wishbone bushes unbonded and worn

exhaust system corroded

subframe chassis mounts badly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,711 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front wishbone bushes unbonded and worn

exhaust system corroded

front discs in poor condition lipped corroded and pitted

subframe chassis mounts badly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 40,344 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

kerb damage to alloy rims, scratches to rear bumper, both front wipers split, pas pipes corroded, slight oil leak from sump bung

rear coil springs heavily corroded, n/s/f coil spring corroded

slight exhaust blow from front flexi, exhaust system corroded, front brake discs corroding, surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,344 miles

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

kerb damage to alloy rims, scratches to rear bumper, both front wipers split, pas pipes corroded, slight oil leak from sump bung

rear coil springs heavily corroded, n/s/f coil spring corroded

slight exhaust blow from front flexi, exhaust system corroded, front brake discs corroding, surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,988 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 35,968 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 29,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,475 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 18,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 13,757 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 13,757 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes seperating

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 NLL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 NLL registered?

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

Is FM03 NLL safe to buy?

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