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AD52 XBR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,012 mi
Last recorded28,012 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XBR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,520 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 24,518 miles

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack joint (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2017 21,520 miles

offside steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 3 Feb 2016 20,824 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)

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,666 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 20,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,653 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 16,792 miles

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

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

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

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

both sill panels starting to corrode

Pass 8 Feb 2012 15,163 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 14,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,404 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,557 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,573 miles

Nearside lower arm starting to peel

minor damage to offside front wing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 10,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 7,768 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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AD52 XBR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD52 XBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 XBR registered?

AD52 XBR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is AD52 XBR safe to buy?

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