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AJ03 GVC

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,200 mi
Last recorded11,200 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,200 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 8,707 miles

both sill panels have slight corrosion

front bumper insecure

n/s/f spring has slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

thick underseal on floorpans and rear chassis areas - cannot fully assess corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2015 8,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sill panels have slight corrosion

front bumper insecure

n/s/f spring has slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

slight exhaust leak

slight oil leak

thick underseal on floorpans and rear chassis areas - cannot fully assess corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 1,294 miles

both sills have slight corrosion inner and outer

Fail 10 Dec 2013 1,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,070 miles

Both front flexi pipes slightly cracked

Front and rear number plates damaged

Front brake discs slightly corroaded

Lower arms rear bushes separating

Near side front outer sill corroaded

Near side rear upper coil spring broken

PAS pump damp

Fail 13 Dec 2012 97,070 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both front flexi pipes slightly cracked

Front and rear number plates damaged

Front brake discs slightly corroaded

Near side front outer sill corroaded

Near side rear upper coil spring broken

Power steering noisey

Pass 9 Dec 2011 93,546 miles

Both front lower arm bushes separating

Both front top mounts have play

Rear Reg cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2010 90,145 miles

Both front brake flexies cracked

Both front lower arm bushes cracked and separating

Both front shock top mounts have play

Both rear shock top mounts have play

Front Brake pad`s at 2mm

Front and rear Reg plates cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,348 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 700,997 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 700,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 47,033 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 GVC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GVC, 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 GVC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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