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FM03 ZKB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

88,556 mi
Last recorded88,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ZKB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine159cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,556 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Jan 2022 88,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,799 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 88,799 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,790 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 82,790 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 77,779 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 73,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,402 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 73,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately under wheel arch (2.3.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,700 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking by box (2.3.3b)

Steering locking device missing both trackrod end castle nut pins (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,626 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,626 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged.

Pass 2 May 2014 66,977 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 66,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 60,880 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 58,369 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,031 miles

front discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,468 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,349 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 30,153 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,857 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 16,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 9,591 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 ZKB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 ZKB, 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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FM03 ZKB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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