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AP03 OKJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,039 mi
Last recorded51,039 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 51,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front edges scrubbed/worn

Nearside Front edges scrubbed/worn

Nearside Front headlamp damp inside

Nearside Front headlamp damp inside

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

both rear beam axel bushes perished

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

corrosion around fuel filler cap and wing

corrosion at front subframe fixing points

outer and inner sill panels weak

play in both front top suspension mounts

power steering pipes surface corroison

surface corrosion some brake pipes

under body corrosion in places

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,204 miles

outer and inner sills poor/corrosiojn

power steering pipes corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion

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

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

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

both rear beam axle bushes perished

brake flexible hoses perished

corrosion around fuel filler/rear wing

n/s/f headlamp damp on inside of lense

Fail 8 Aug 2016 49,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear beam axle bushes perished

brake flexible hoses perished

corrosion around fuel filler/rear wing

n/s/f headlamp damp on inside of lense

outer and inner sills poor/corrosiojn

power steering pipes corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,149 miles

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

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

Front 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 (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension beam bushed perrised/slightly worn

corrosion around fuel filler cap/wing

n/s/f headlight damp on inside

power steering pipes corrosion

sill panels weak

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosin in places

Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Front 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 (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension beam bushed perrised/slightly worn

corrosion around fuel filler cap/wing

n/s/f headlight damp on inside

power steering pipes corrosion

sill panels weak

surface corrosion some brake pipes

underbody corrosin in places

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,881 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill panels weak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 44,881 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill panels weak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,661 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill panels weak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 41,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill panels weak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,600 miles

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

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

sill panels corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill panels corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,332 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,192 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

tyres cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2010 29,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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)

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

tyres cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2009 24,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,497 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,136 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 24 Jul 2006 10,630 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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AP03 OKJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AP03 OKJ, 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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AP03 OKJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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