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AX03 NBJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,356 mi
Last recorded118,356 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 118,356 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 111,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder

battery loose

engine has a oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 111,029 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle power steering pipe on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder

battery loose

engine has a oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,091 miles

battery insecure not not likely to fall

Fail 3 Feb 2015 107,023 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure not not likely to fall

Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,118 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,989 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,675 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 63,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,224 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,411 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,083 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 NBJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX03 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

AX03 NBJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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