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AJ03 WAA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,400 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 90,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 85,390 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak needs attention

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,420 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 73,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 66,525 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,318 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 58,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,635 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,397 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 54,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,860 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 49,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,078 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 43,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,323 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,429 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 WAA 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 63.2%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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