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AU03 UAT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,041 mi
Last recorded83,041 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UAT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,041 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracks perishing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre cracks perishing

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracks perishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre cracks perishing

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2018 77,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear outer sil corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear outer sil corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2018 77,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear outer sil corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear outer sil corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,629 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,629 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 62,622 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

under side of car corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,674 miles

both sills have corrosion

fuel tank corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,674 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills have corrosion

fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,811 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,966 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 55,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,174 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 48,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both bottom suspension arm bushes worn.

exhaust system corroded

o/side front tyre worn badly on inner edge (bald)

o/side rear brake pipe corroded

play in both top suspension mounts

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,754 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

o/side rear brake pipe corroded

play in n/side front top strut mount

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,022 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 23,019 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,618 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,236 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,908 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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AU03 UAT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU03 UAT, 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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What year was AU03 UAT registered?

AU03 UAT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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