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AL52 RAC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,445 mi
Last recorded58,445 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 RAC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 58,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 56,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,755 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 54,736 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 50,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to vehicle underbody (front suspension legs, front inner arches, nsf+osf floor surface)

Fail 3 Jun 2020 50,769 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to vehicle underbody (front suspension legs, front inner arches, nsf+osf floor surface)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,895 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 49,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,496 miles

Coolant leak

coolent level low

Fail 5 Jun 2014 47,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

coolent level low

Pass 30 May 2013 47,183 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 47,181 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,673 miles

gearbox endpan corroded and leaking

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 46,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

gearbox endpan corroded and leaking

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2009 37,149 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,126 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear tyre castleated on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2006 18,140 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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AL52 RAC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AL52 RAC, 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 AL52 RAC registered?

AL52 RAC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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