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AJ03 YGX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,019 mi
Last recorded90,019 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 90,019 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres close to limit and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 90,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres close to limit and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat squab in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2018 79,826 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 78,614 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 78,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose inner wing joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 77,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 77,078 miles

battery loose

Fail 11 May 2015 77,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery loose

Pass 8 May 2014 70,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 70,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

nearside front btyre worn on both inner and outer edges.

Pass 11 May 2013 65,588 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system one of the two rear brackets has corroded away ,recommend a repair or replacement

Fail 3 May 2013 65,500 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to exhaust system one of the two rear brackets has corroded away ,recommend a repair or replacement

engine oil low

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,099 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,099 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,951 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,990 miles

both front tyres have cuts on the side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 May 2008 51,504 miles

offside and nearside front tyres on 2mm on outside edges

Pass 14 May 2007 37,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,021 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 30,013 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 YGX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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