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AX03 AHV

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,244 mi
Last recorded74,244 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2017 74,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,545 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes have play

Fail 17 Mar 2016 69,489 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer seal (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Rear trailing arm bushes have play

Pass 6 Apr 2015 65,115 miles

o/s/f top shock mounting has slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2015 65,115 miles

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

o/s/f top shock mounting has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,578 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,574 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,890 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,202 miles

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 16 Apr 2010 32,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,652 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)

Pass 7 May 2008 27,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,493 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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AX03 AHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX03 AHV, 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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AX03 AHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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