FORD KA2003 · 1.6L Petrol

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status following a failed MOT on April 1, 2026, at 86,733 miles. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the most recent failure without recorded defects suggests a specific mechanical or electrical issue prevented certification despite previous successful passes. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the vehicle moved from a clean pass in late 2024 to a failure followed shortly by another failure after just five months and a few miles of testing. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 3,771 miles per year. Data shows significant periods of low usage, such as the only 1,241 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and just 1,239 miles between November 2024 and April 2026. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, these long intervals of standing often lead to issues with dry-out rubber seals, seized brake calipers, and accelerated corrosion, which may explain the sudden failure in the latest test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically checking the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans for structural rust which is common on this model. Given the low usage pattern, the inspector should also examine the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check brake discs for pitting. Since the April failure recorded no specific defects in the log, the exact reason for the rejection must be verified to ensure it is not a critical structural failure or a recurring emissions issue that has been overlooked during the previous clean tests.