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AK03 DXM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,630 mi
Last recorded67,630 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,630 miles

cororsion through out under side

Fail 20 Apr 2016 67,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill holed through out (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill holed through out (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill (5.2.6)

cororsion through out under side

Pass 15 May 2015 65,212 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise corssian

corroded throughout

Fail 11 May 2015 65,210 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise corssian

corroded throughout

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,200 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 63,200 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)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 60,196 miles

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,378 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,055 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,050 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,942 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 42,938 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,790 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,789 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,630 miles

Advise on brake pedal travel

Advise on nail in n/s/r tyre

Advise on rear bush in n/s/f lower suspension arm starting to pull out

Advise on rear bush in o/s/f lower suspension arm starting to pull out

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,032 miles

Advise on play in both front top suspension mountings

Advise on rear bush starting to pull out of o/s/f lower suspension arm

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge of tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2007 30,032 miles

Advise on play in both front top suspension mountings

Advise on rear bush starting to pull out of o/s/f lower suspension arm

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge of tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,312 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 23,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise on both rear tyres perished slightly

Advise on both wiper blade rubbers split slightly

Advise on play in both front top suspension mountings

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edges

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 DXM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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