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AJ03 EUW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 106,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2017 106,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2017 106,397 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag warning displayed (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty switch not working or illuminatig (1.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 106,346 miles

Electrical wiring insecure around rear bumper (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 102,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,667 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,637 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,603 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 69,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,618 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,600 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,849 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front offside and nearside wiper blade rubbers deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,728 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 46,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,918 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 35,635 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 22,370 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,370 miles

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

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

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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AJ03 EUW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AJ03 EUW, 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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AJ03 EUW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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