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AC03 HRR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,568 mi
Last recorded39,568 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HRR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 39,568 miles

Under body under seal

Pass 5 Nov 2024 38,308 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 36,982 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 35,584 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 34,091 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 32,567 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 29,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut inner wall

Offside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

oil leak

under body corroded rear shocks are corroded

x 2 front top mount has play

x 2 rear tyres has cracking in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,024 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Inner rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 22,881 miles

rear s/absorbers wet but am sure it it is rainwater

Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,178 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 21,175 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2012 18,237 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2012 18,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2011 16,241 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside.

Pass 4 May 2010 14,724 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,499 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 13,499 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 12,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,687 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 9 May 2006 6,430 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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AC03 HRR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 AC03 HRR, 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 AC03 HRR registered?

AC03 HRR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is AC03 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 HRR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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