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AY03 YWP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,358 mi
Last recorded100,358 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,358 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 98,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,554 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 97,102 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,910 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 85,472 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,835 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 67,835 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,375 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,952 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,939 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 YWP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

AY03 YWP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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