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AD03 VTW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,049 mi
Last recorded55,049 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2015 55,049 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,895 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 53,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,146 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,959 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 51,959 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,440 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 46,436 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,509 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,311 miles

offside rear tyre heavily cracked on side wall

very slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2008 34,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

offside rear tyre heavily cracked on side wall

very slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2007 31,144 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

radiator and fueltank damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,144 miles

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

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

radiator and fueltank damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f wiper blade split.

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 VTW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AD03 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

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

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