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AR03 LBF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,473 mi
Last recorded14,473 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 14,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 13,781 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 13,492 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 12,394 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 12,394 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

manegement light on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,671 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,201 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 10,201 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 9,455 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 8,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 7,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,346 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 LBF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR03 LBF registered?

AR03 LBF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is AR03 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 LBF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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