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AY03 OHG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,560 mi
Last recorded67,560 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OHG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,560 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 67,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,436 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 63,436 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,885 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,885 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2012 54,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,551 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,240 miles

n/s/f tyre worn.

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,183 miles

corrosion os+ns front sills

Fail 31 Oct 2009 42,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

corrosion os+ns front sills

front discs corroded

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,207 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,199 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,433 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,737 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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AY03 OHG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY03 OHG, 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 AY03 OHG registered?

AY03 OHG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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