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AK03 YMC

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,400 mi
Last recorded37,400 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 37,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,146 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight splitting to inner side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,876 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp heavily condensated

general corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,240 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 33,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,261 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 30,261 miles

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

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)

splitting to both front tyre inner side walls

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,934 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,913 miles

drivers seat belt twisted

Fail 2 Mar 2010 23,913 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat belt twisted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,665 miles

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

offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,997 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,333 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 YMC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 YMC registered?

AK03 YMC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AK03 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 YMC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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