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AK03 AAJ

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,278 mi
Last recorded103,278 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

Fail 12 Feb 2016 103,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 97,259 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2014 91,926 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 87,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,530 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 82,141 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,550 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 71,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,461 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,956 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 26,956 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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AK03 AAJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK03 AAJ, 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 AK03 AAJ registered?

AK03 AAJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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