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AX03 KKS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,608 mi
Last recorded104,608 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 104,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

rear chassis corroded

vehicle under side corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,785 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,186 miles

Baffles in rear silencer gone

Both front flexi hoses perished

Oil leak

Rear number plate damaged - letters ok

Some corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Wipers smear

n/s headlamp full of water - needs attention

n/s headlamp image poor

Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Baffles in rear silencer gone

Both front flexi hoses perished

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Rear number plate damaged - letters ok

Some corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas

Wipers smear

n/s headlamp full of water - needs attention

n/s headlamp image poor

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,599 miles

Both front flexi hoses perished

Corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Engine management light on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear silencer baffels gone

Slight damage to o/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Some corrosion to n/s/f floor area

Wipers smear

n/s headlamp image poor

Fail 7 Apr 2015 79,599 miles

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

Both front flexi hoses perished

Corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Engine management light on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear silencer baffels gone

Slight damage to o/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Some corrosion to n/s/f floor area

Wipers smear

n/s headlamp image poor

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheels damaged on the inner edge

both rear axle mounting points are corried

front pads 4mm

offside head light pattern on the limit

Fail 9 Apr 2014 69,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheels damaged on the inner edge

both rear axle mounting points are corried

front pads 4mm

offside head light pattern on the limit

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,676 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s outer sill front and back starting to corrode

oil leak

rear number plate damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,676 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s outer sill front and back starting to corrode

oil leak

rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 48,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks on rear tyre treads and sidewalls

rear tyre treads slightly mishapen

rust on rear sills at rear

Fail 30 Apr 2012 48,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks on rear tyre treads and sidewalls

rear tyre treads slightly mishapen

rust on rear sills at rear

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,242 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,468 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 30,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some brake pedal travel apparent but not excessive

Pass 8 May 2008 28,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,212 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 25,895 miles

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

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 KKS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX03 KKS, 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 KKS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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