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A2 WHK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,883 mi
Last recorded28,883 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 28,883 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 28,856 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 28,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and Under sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 28,372 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 28,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 28,344 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,841 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,809 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 25,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,613 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 24,613 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 16,601 miles

both sides front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,530 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,365 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,028 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 14,028 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,366 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 11,366 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 8,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 26 Oct 2006 6,646 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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A2 WHK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A2 WHK, 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 A2 WHK registered?

A2 WHK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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