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AR03 LEF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,636 mi
Last recorded83,636 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,636 miles

EML light illuminated

Eml light illuminated and battery light

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

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished 1954516

osr tyre perished 1954516

Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,635 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Eml light illuminated and battery light

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

osr tyre perished 1954516

Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,423 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear box brackets

front tyres increased wear on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2012 60,897 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 60,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,181 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,181 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,023 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,718 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,977 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 26,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 22,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,937 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 LEF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

AR03 LEF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is AR03 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 LEF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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