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AD03 JWW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,613 mi
Last recorded108,613 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 108,613 miles

both rear tyres perished between tread

surface corrosion on both rear arches

Fail 14 Apr 2020 108,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perished between tread

some corrosion in area or brake pedal linkage

surface corrosion in both front wheel arches

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,909 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 106,783 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 105,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 105,720 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 102,881 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 100,094 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water in offside headlamp not affecting beam

Pass 4 May 2013 100,094 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water in offside headlamp not affecting beam

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,765 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 93,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front brake discs slight worn

os and nsr axle bushes worn slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs slight worn

os and nsr axle bushes worn slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,506 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 81,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,213 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,127 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 64,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,954 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,530 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre has cut on inner edge of tread,no exposed fabric.

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

nearside wipr smearing

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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AD03 JWW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD03 JWW, 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 AD03 JWW registered?

AD03 JWW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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