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AR03 KBZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

82,929 mi
Last recorded82,929 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 KBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 82,929 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 82,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,456 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 71,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,297 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 68,296 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,270 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 68,265 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,412 miles

both rear brake flexi hose ferules corroded

engine management lamp on

nsf chassis corroded by sub frame mount

nsf inner wheel rim dented

osf tyre worn on edge

osr chassis by axle mount corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,412 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake flexi hose ferules corroded

engine management lamp on

nsf chassis corroded by sub frame mount

nsf inner wheel rim dented

osf tyre worn on edge

osr chassis by axle mount corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,118 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 54,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,433 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,736 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,623 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,426 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 24,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,325 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 18,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,444 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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AR03 KBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AR03 KBZ, 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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AR03 KBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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