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AX03 KJF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,358 mi
Last recorded97,358 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KJF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 97,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion not a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 97,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion not a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,762 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal also n/s and o/s sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,146 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in suspension top mount

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s sills and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 77,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in suspension top mount

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s sills and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,429 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,326 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,485 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,299 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,576 miles

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor loose

offside rear tyre close to limit

washers not working

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,427 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 39,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,995 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 27,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,131 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,243 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 20,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all shock absorber top mounts worn both front tyres feathering on edges o/s/f tyre has nail in outer edge

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 KJF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJF, 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 AX03 KJF registered?

AX03 KJF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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