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AO03 FTN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,913 mi
Last recorded87,913 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FTN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,913 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 87,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 87,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Wing corroded but no sharp edges

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Feb 2015 80,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,490 miles

Both front wings badly rusted

Front chassis rails rusted

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Lift in both front strut top mounts

Metal power steering pipes very rusty

Nearside rear wing rusted around the fuel filler flap

Offside outer sill rusted

Offside rear road spring rusty

Rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Rear foot well floor pan rusted

Rear wiper blade worn away

Spare tyre badly worn and splitting

Fail 27 Feb 2014 74,488 miles

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

Both front wings badly rusted

Front chassis rails rusted

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Lift in both front strut top mounts

Metal power steering pipes very rusty

Nearside rear wing rusted around the fuel filler flap

Offside outer sill rusted

Offside rear road spring rusty

Rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Rear foot well floor pan rusted

Rear wiper blade worn away

Spare tyre badly worn and splitting

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,686 miles

Bodywork rusty around the fuel filler flap

Exhaust system rusty

Front and rear chassis rails rusty

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Fuel filter rusty

Fuel tank rusty

Lift and play in front suspension strut top mounts

Offside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins

Outer sills rusty

Power steering pipes very rusty

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn away

Spare tyre badly perished

Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

chassis and undersides rusty

exhaust rusty

front chassis legs/frame mounts rusty

front discs worn and scored

fuel filter rusty

fuel tank rusty

gearbox end plate corroded

headlamp lenses getting cloudy

no plate lamp lenses taped up

power steering fliud contaminated

rear brake backplates rusty

spare tyre split

Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,509 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both middle floor pan chassis rails rusty

Both outer sills very rusty

Exhaust system very rusty

Fuel filter rusted

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush splitting from the centre pin

Offside rear chassis rail very rusty

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn

Spare tyre badly perished and in a dangerious condition

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 62,142 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres low

rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,660 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,579 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 49,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,743 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 40,743 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,356 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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AO03 FTN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 AO03 FTN, 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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AO03 FTN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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