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AY03 WTD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,042 mi
Last recorded92,042 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WTD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,042 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 9 Feb 2018 92,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Feb 2017 80,596 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 69,793 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,677 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,569 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,414 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,933 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,682 miles

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

nearside front lower arm bush showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,894 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,578 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 WTD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WTD, 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 WTD registered?

AY03 WTD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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