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AK03 TPV

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

94,667 mi
Last recorded94,667 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,667 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 94,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% imbalance, maximum allowed 30%. Offside effort 132kg, nearside effort 285kg. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 94,622 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake reading lower than other side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake reading lower than other side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,536 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage, not exposing cords

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 89,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing and pipe now rattling on back axle beam. Emissions sampled at broken pipe. (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage, not exposing cords

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 84,022 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 84,008 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,775 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 83,770 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,299 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 2 Mar 2015 82,283 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,662 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 77,648 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

f/disc poor

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear mounting bracket broken

Fail 18 Feb 2013 72,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear mounting bracket broken

Fail 9 Feb 2013 72,452 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,740 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

cracks to both o/s tyres

Fail 14 Feb 2012 67,687 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

cracks to both o/s tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,735 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 63,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,820 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 58,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,193 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 53,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,951 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,606 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,178 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 TPV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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