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AJ03 YHR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

41,757 mi
Last recorded41,757 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 41,757 miles

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

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

Oil leak

outer sills corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 May 2014 41,743 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

outer sills corroded

rear tyres perished

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 39,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns sill slightly corrodrd

Pass 13 May 2013 39,746 miles

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

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

ns sill slightly corrodrd

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,785 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside sill corroded and blistered

Fail 21 Apr 2012 38,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside sill corroded and blistered

Pass 4 May 2011 36,232 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 May 2011 36,232 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 May 2010 29,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front bottom arm both bushes perished and crackin

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish on inside sidewall

o/s rear coil spring corroded

o/s rear tyre starting to crack an perish all over

Pass 14 May 2010 29,755 miles

n/s front bottom arm both bushes perished and crackin

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish on inside sidewall

o/s rear coil spring corroded

o/s rear tyre starting to crack an perish all over

Pass 16 May 2009 23,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,752 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 15,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 6,499 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 6,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F tyre becoming perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2006 5,136 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 5,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front tyre outer sidewalls cracking

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 YHR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

AJ03 YHR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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