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AO03 GUJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,916 mi
Last recorded51,916 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,746 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 39,745 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,671 miles

Both rear tyres cracked around sidewalls

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,442 miles

slight play in front suspension top mounts

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,060 miles

n/s front suspension arm bush starting to split

slight play in front suspension leg top mountings

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear spring starting to corrode

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,182 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,749 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes starting to split

slight play in fron t suspension top mounts

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 GUJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO03 GUJ, 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 GUJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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