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AX03 KOD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,841 mi
Last recorded34,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 34,841 miles

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

Rear outer sills starting to corrode --both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light sratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 34,603 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,451 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,195 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight lateral movement in top steering mount

Pass 19 Jul 2022 33,752 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,331 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 32,857 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,312 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sections --also corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill panel has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,505 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,711 miles

middle exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,881 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perished

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,893 miles

front lower suspension inner bushes perished

slight wear on rear tyres -- nsr wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,939 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,950 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,709 miles

osf mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,246 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,361 miles

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

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

slight noise from rear suspension ( shocks? )

Fail 21 Jul 2008 21,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,264 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 24 Jul 2007 20,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,928 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 KOD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

AX03 KOD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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