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AO03 MFX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,661 mi
Last recorded89,661 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,661 miles

Front tyres unevenly worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,241 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front suspension arm bushes split

offside rear chassis corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush split

offside sill corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,202 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front suspension arm bushes split

offside rear chassis corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush split

offside sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,938 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,938 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,748 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,418 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,733 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,733 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,348 miles

adv both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

adv nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,681 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 44,681 miles

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

adv wishbone bushes on offside cracking but no excessive movement at time of test

strong adv both front brake hoses close to wheel rims and suspension struts

strong adv slight movement in offside front top shock mount

Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,941 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,423 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 29,422 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorating †handbrake lever has high travel

Pass 30 Apr 2006 22,103 miles

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

front wiper blades deteriorating †n/s & o/s headlamp aims too low(adjusted)

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 MFX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO03 MFX, 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 MFX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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