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AU03 VAD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,641 mi
Last recorded116,641 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VAD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 116,641 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 116,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,870 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,889 miles

heat shield insecure

steering rack leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2013 93,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heat shield insecure

steering rack leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,875 miles

brake inbalance on limits

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,198 miles

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,087 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,246 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,284 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)

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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VAD, 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

How do I check the history of AU03 VAD?

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What year was AU03 VAD registered?

AU03 VAD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AU03 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 VAD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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