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FN03 UKV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,705 mi
Last recorded76,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 UKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,705 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 76,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,704 miles

rear axle pivot bushes deteriating

Fail 11 Jan 2012 73,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear axle pivot bushes deteriating

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,579 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 64,579 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 52,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,970 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,425 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of ageing aroun d the sidewalls!

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,167 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,943 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 27,943 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished and starting to crack

Fail 20 Feb 2006 18,881 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,881 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 UKV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UKV, 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 FN03 UKV registered?

FN03 UKV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FN03 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 UKV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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