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AJ03 YDF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,545 mi
Last recorded102,545 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 102,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 95,596 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 88,344 miles

advise strong rear bumper damaged and semi insicure

all over panel corrosion

front and rear accident damage

front tyres worn

movement in rear axle bush's

offside outer sill corrodedand blistered

Fail 1 May 2013 88,944 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise strong nearside and offside outer sills badly corroded,blisterd and weak

advise strong rear bumper damaged and semi insicure

all over panel corrosion

eml illuminated on dash

front and rear accident damage

front brake discs badly worn

front tyres worn

movement in rear axle bush's

Pass 15 May 2012 80,369 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Loud rattle when clutch pedal is pressed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion on both outer and inner sills and both sides front and rear floors

Fail 15 May 2012 80,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Loud rattle when clutch pedal is pressed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion on both outer and inner sills and both sides front and rear floors

Pass 30 Apr 2011 70,003 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside chassis rail corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2011 70,002 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside chassis rail corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,381 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 59,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2009 48,852 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 48,824 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2008 40,049 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 40,049 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,135 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,356 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 YDF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

AJ03 YDF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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