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AX03 NFA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,758 mi
Last recorded58,758 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 58,758 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s rear wheel arch to sill end (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch to sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,875 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

play in both front top strut mountings

Fail 7 Mar 2014 50,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,824 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,448 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,039 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 38,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake discs worn

front radius rear bushes split

front tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,474 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 32,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,227 miles

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

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

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

n/s font tyre void of tread to outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,683 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 19,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,168 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 9,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 NFA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

AX03 NFA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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