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AK03 VMR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,492 mi
Last recorded44,492 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VMR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 44,492 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to seep grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,327 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 31,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,939 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2018 25,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 23,949 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill osr (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 23,949 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill centre (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill nsr (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill osr (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,520 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,542 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2015 21,541 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear tyres are perished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,237 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,654 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)

misting around steering rack

rear tyres cracked due to age

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,107 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,660 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 9,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,185 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 VMR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

AK03 VMR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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