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AD03 XZA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,564 mi
Last recorded83,564 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,974 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,002 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blades slightly smear screen

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,803 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,189 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,620 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,087 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,005 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder.

Fail 9 Apr 2012 49,990 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,735 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,735 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,483 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 23,483 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,487 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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AD03 XZA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD03 XZA, 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 AD03 XZA registered?

AD03 XZA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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