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AM03 YMD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,053 mi
Last recorded72,053 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YMD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,053 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 72,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,248 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,165 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 58,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,418 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 52,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,685 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)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,333 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE INNER RACK JOINT,BOTH REAR BRAKE VALVES CORRODED.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

PLAY IN NEARSIDE INNER RACK JOINT,BOTH REAR BRAKE VALVES CORRODED.

Pass 9 May 2008 39,032 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,455 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 30,390 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2006 20,613 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wiper blades split

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 YMD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YMD, 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 AM03 YMD registered?

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

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