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AJ03 FPN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,534 mi
Last recorded66,534 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,534 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 66,534 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,596 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,596 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,960 miles

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

nearside front rack arm has slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2013 55,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front rack arm has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,122 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 50,903 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,692 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 43,692 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2011 42,381 miles

all brake pipes greased

both front inner rims slightly out of shape

both rear axle bushes wearing

n/s/r tyre inner edges slightly out of shape

Fail 3 May 2011 42,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake pipes greased

both front inner rims slightly out of shape

both rear axle bushes wearing

n/s/r tyre inner edges slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,998 miles

all brake pipe s greased checked to best of ability

both front road wheel slightly damaged

front rear suspension componants corroding

o/s/r tyer close to t .w. b slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Apr 2010 37,997 miles

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

all brake pipe s greased checked to best of ability

both front road wheel slightly damaged

front rear suspension componants corroding

o/s/r tyer close to t .w. b slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,243 miles

front discs slightly corroding on edges

front lower arm bushs slightly wearing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Apr 2008 29,380 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 15,809 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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 FPN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FPN, 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 FPN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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