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AU52 GHB

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,870 mi
Last recorded78,870 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 GHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,870 miles

Advise engine management warning light is on

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 78,870 miles

Advise engine management warning light is on

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,602 miles

Advise engine warning light on

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light too the rear

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 66,602 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Advise engine warning light on

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light too the rear

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,488 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,699 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both outer sills slightly corroded

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,699 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both outer sills slightly corroded

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,010 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,149 miles

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 23 Jan 2010 41,937 miles

n/s/f tyre just mot legal

o/s lower arm bush split

n/s suspension top mount play just mot legal

Fail 23 Jan 2010 41,937 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s suspension top mount play just mot legal

n/s/f tyre just mot legal

o/s lower arm bush split

Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,109 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 26,419 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 20,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2006 20,146 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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AU52 GHB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AU52 GHB, 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 AU52 GHB registered?

AU52 GHB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AU52 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 GHB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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