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AU03 UCS

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,429 mi
Last recorded81,429 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 81,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s is lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn at inner edge !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn at inner edge !! (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s of vehicle is damaged

n/s headlamp is poor full of water vapour

o/s headlamp is poor, deteorated

r/o/s number plate lamp is lose

spare tyre is unusable !

underside of vehicle is rusty in places

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,793 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 78,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,158 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 76,158 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,997 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 72,997 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,378 miles

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 69,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 66,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension leg top bearings have slight play

both rear axle bushes perished

o/s outer sill becoming weak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,576 miles

both front suspension leg top bearings have slight play

both rear axle bushes perished

o/s outer sill becoming weak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,502 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,596 miles

chips in screen

Fail 5 Apr 2013 57,596 miles

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

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

chips in screen

Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,220 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four wheel archs dirty unable to fully inspect testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,220 miles

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

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

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

all four wheel archs dirty unable to fully inspect testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,951 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 50,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

inner sides of both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,101 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,873 miles

Both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,537 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

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 UCS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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