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AK03 ACJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,196 mi
Last recorded71,196 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ACJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,196 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,196 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,836 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,987 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,662 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,307 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,700 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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AK03 ACJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACJ, 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 ACJ registered?

AK03 ACJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AK03 ACJ safe to buy?

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