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AO03 KHL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,784 mi
Last recorded67,784 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,784 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front whishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 65,132 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill front and rear (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sill and iner arch (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front whishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 65,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 61,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 55,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 55,822 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 45,827 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,254 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 43,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

floor/chassis rusty in places

power steering pipes rusty

rusty patches on sills

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2011 43,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

floor/chassis rusty in places

power steering pipes rusty

rusty patches on sills

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres sidewall perished and worn on edges

misting around brake reservoir

o/s/r brake pipe slightly rusty in places

slight oil leak engine

Fail 23 Dec 2010 42,189 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres sidewall perished and worn on edges

misting around brake reservoir

o/s/r brake pipe slightly rusty in places

slight oil leak engine

Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,142 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,195 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

play in top mounts when jacked up

Fail 18 Dec 2008 37,195 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

play in top mounts when jacked up

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in front top mounts when jacked up

Fail 18 Dec 2007 34,857 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in front top mounts when jacked up

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,090 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 30,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,606 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 KHL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AO03 KHL, 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 KHL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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