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AG52 GFO

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

5,914 mi
Last recorded5,914 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 GFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 5,914 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

pas removed from steering, road test confirms steering operation uneffected

Fail 4 Jun 2018 5,889 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail, repair plate welded but not attached along bottom edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill middle section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 670 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2017 670 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,785 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 92,784 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disks rusty

Pass 13 May 2015 89,911 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs pitted around inner faces.

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 89,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vertical lift in front suspension top mount bushes at this time not considered excessive

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,083 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 86,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

TRACKING OUT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Mar 2013 82,797 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 82,797 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,626 miles

O/S OUTTER SILL CORRODING BAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP MOUNTS

Fail 11 Feb 2011 63,626 miles

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

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

O/S OUTTER SILL CORRODING BAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP MOUNTS

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,941 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/OUTTER SILL

SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS

SLIGHT SEPERATION ON O/S/F INNER WISH BONE BUSH

Fail 4 Mar 2010 55,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/OUTTER SILL

SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS

SLIGHT SEPERATION ON O/S/F INNER WISH BONE BUSH

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,893 miles

CORRSION ON O/S OUTTER SILL

SLIGHTCORRSION ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,142 miles

slight play both front shock top mounts

Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,856 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 17,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,945 miles

advise both front wiper blades starting to smear

advise slight play in both front shock top mounts

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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AG52 GFO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AG52 GFO, 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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AG52 GFO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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