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AJ03 YRU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,261 mi
Last recorded77,261 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 77,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 77,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,105 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 77,102 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 75,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 71,528 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,528 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,808 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,101 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 59,101 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 52,965 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,290 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,680 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,376 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,891 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 YRU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

AJ03 YRU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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