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AM03 YFK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,936 mi
Last recorded28,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,936 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,944 miles

N/S/F wiper split on ends

O/S/R seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2011 27,944 miles

N/S/F wiper split on ends

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,910 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 25,910 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,547 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 23,545 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,362 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 13,829 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,829 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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AM03 YFK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM03 YFK, 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 AM03 YFK registered?

AM03 YFK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM03 YFK safe to buy?

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