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AK03 EFE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,621 mi
Last recorded80,621 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,621 miles

Nearside Front power steer pipe corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,986 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 76,986 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,397 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2015 68,397 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall [no cords showing]

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,478 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 43,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,718 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 43,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,306 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2009 42,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,204 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 42,204 miles

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

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre are cut on outer wall but cords not exposed.

Pass 12 May 2006 35,842 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 35,842 miles

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

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 EFE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 AK03 EFE, 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 EFE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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