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AK03 OSU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,725 mi
Last recorded112,725 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,725 miles

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

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

spare tyre damaged and flat

Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r inner wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2014 103,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s + n/s sills slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r inner wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,470 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 92,470 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,664 miles

Offside wiper blade ends split

Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,664 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade ends split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,520 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)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 61,511 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,292 miles

All tyres perrihed,rears worse than front.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Slight fluid weep from master cylinder reservoir to clutch reservoir feed pipe.

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 45,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,671 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 36,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,454 miles

o/s front tyre on legal limit.

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 OSU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

AK03 OSU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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