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FN03 FFT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,865 mi
Last recorded19,865 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 FFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2016 19,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Quarter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Steering locking device missing Both track rod enda (2.2.C.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipes corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 15,620 miles

advise offside centre side seal corroded burt not holed yet

Fail 4 Feb 2015 15,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 5,873 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 5,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,292 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 93,292 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 77,511 miles

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroding

o/s/f brake flexi hose starting to perish

Fail 3 Mar 2012 77,511 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroding

o/s/f brake flexi hose starting to perish

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,747 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 70,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,396 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 46,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,383 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,906 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 21,906 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,777 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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FN03 FFT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FN03 FFT, 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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FN03 FFT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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