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AK03 ULB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,568 mi
Last recorded123,568 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 123,568 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,560 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 117,560 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 115,232 miles

Nearside front subframe mount slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front subframe mount slightly corroded

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Play in both front upper strut mounts

Fail 18 May 2017 115,223 miles

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

Nearside front subframe mount slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front subframe mount slightly corroded

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Play in both front upper strut mounts

Pass 18 May 2016 108,770 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 108,770 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 108,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,005 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front strut top mounts worn

Fail 14 Apr 2015 107,005 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front strut top mounts worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 100,696 miles

minor deterioration o/s/f lower arm rear bush

n/s indecator not cancelling

oil level low-leak upper engine

pitting inner front brake discs

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 31 Mar 2014 100,696 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

deterioration n/s/f lower arm front bush

minor deterioration o/s/f lower arm rear bush

n/s indecator not cancelling

oil level low-leak upper engine

pitting inner front brake discs

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 6 Apr 2013 93,939 miles

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,910 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,432 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 88,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 81,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions erratic

engine misfire

Pass 28 May 2010 71,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 71,241 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 62,233 miles

bothy front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2008 56,014 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 46,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,845 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 ULB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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