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AK03 UAR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,052 mi
Last recorded84,052 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,052 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 76,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,258 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,520 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres getting low

lower suspension arm bushes seperating

Fail 24 Mar 2014 74,520 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres getting low

lower suspension arm bushes seperating

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers smear

nearside rear wing corroded around fuel filler flap

offside rear wing has small hole in it

Fail 22 Mar 2013 66,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers smear

nearside rear wing corroded around fuel filler flap

offside rear wing has small hole in it

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,825 miles

Both rear seat belts not checked. Child seats fitted.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,942 miles

both front lower arm rear bushs starting to split as on vcr sheet

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,071 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,555 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,019 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,583 miles

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

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 UAR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UAR, 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 UAR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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