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AX03 NCE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,970 mi
Last recorded40,970 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,970 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 40,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 32,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil filter corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 32,556 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil filter corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,568 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 29,547 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,514 miles

engine MIL on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 26,514 miles

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

engine MIL on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,884 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,010 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,594 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly contaminated by power steering fluid

Fail 19 Jun 2013 23,576 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake disc slightly contaminated by power steering fluid

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,046 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,332 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,682 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,549 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 NCE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NCE, 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 NCE registered?

AX03 NCE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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