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AU03 UCF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,293 mi
Last recorded96,293 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,293 miles

Nearside outer sill panel excessively corroded and holed but not part of structural integrity

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp misted up, but image still visable

Fail 5 Nov 2019 95,890 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excessively corroded and holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill panel excessively corroded and holed but not part of structural integrity

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp misted up, but image still visable

Pass 9 Nov 2018 79,858 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 79,858 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,836 miles

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

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

Front and O/S/R tyres perished.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,794 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,842 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 61,741 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Nov 2011 47,373 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,145 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,604 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Nov 2008 31,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,207 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,318 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,871 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 UCF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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