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AJ03 GUK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,419 mi
Last recorded39,419 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GUK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 39,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill corroding

Underside of body corroding

Fail 15 May 2023 39,419 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill corroding

Underside of body corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,416 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 39,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 39,413 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 39,413 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 39,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,027 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side of tread

Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,841 miles

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded at rear

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,769 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 38,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,655 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 38,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,408 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,029 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,945 miles

Nearside front tyre is starting to show signs of deteroiration

Nearside rear tyre is starting to show signs of deteroiration

Offside front tyre is starting to show signs of deteroiration

Offside rear tyre is starting to show signs of deteroiration

Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,945 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is starting to show signs of deteroiration

Nearside rear tyre is starting to show signs of deteroiration

Offside front tyre is starting to show signs of deteroiration

Offside rear tyre is starting to show signs of deteroiration

Slight stiffness at bonnet catch

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,994 miles

front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,441 miles

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 GUK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUK, 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 AJ03 GUK registered?

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

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