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AO03 YJG

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,281 mi
Last recorded81,281 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YJG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly loose on housing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,755 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear and offside front tyre valves perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,879 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 76,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid low (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 75,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner gaitor clip. (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine Management Light Present.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,161 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 May 2014 71,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine mangament lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,177 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,377 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,521 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,016 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 32,016 miles

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

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 YJG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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