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AJ52 ABK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,079 mi
Last recorded125,079 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ABK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2014 125,079 miles

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

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

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

front bumper/wheel arches loose

Pass 21 Oct 2014 125,079 miles

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

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

front bumper/wheel arches loose

Pass 18 Oct 2013 117,115 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,136 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 110,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 99,712 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,824 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,823 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,781 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 73,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,193 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,256 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 47,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,436 miles

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

n/s/f top suspenion mount very slight movemonet

o/s/f wishbone bush †starting to de-bond

Fail 12 Jan 2007 36,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f top suspenion mount very slight movemonet

o/s/f wishbone bush †starting to de-bond

Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,748 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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AJ52 ABK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ52 ABK, 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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AJ52 ABK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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