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AD52 XCJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,132 mi
Last recorded106,132 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 106,132 miles

corrosion around filler neck cover

engine management light on

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2014 106,132 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion around filler neck cover

engine management light on

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2013 101,457 miles

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

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

engine management light on

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,457 miles

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

engine management light on

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,843 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,375 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 5 Dec 2011 86,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F DISCS

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,065 miles

n/s/r shock leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,615 miles

O/S/ WIPER / N/S/R SHOCK WEAPING / WISH BONE BUSHES ON BOTH FRONT SEPERATING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC INEER EDGE / REA FOOT BRAKE JUST PAST

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 54,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/ WIPER BLADE / N/S/R SHOCK WEAPING / BOTH FRONT WISH BONE BUSHES SEPERATING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Dec 2008 34,206 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 34,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 22,365 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 22,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,865 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 19,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,426 miles

front tyre side walls scuffed

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 XCJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCJ, 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 AD52 XCJ registered?

AD52 XCJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is AD52 XCJ safe to buy?

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