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AD52 XDP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,930 mi
Last recorded93,930 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 93,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake pipes greased over limiting inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,930 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake pipes greased over limiting inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,588 miles

1.Offside front side light dull advise replace.2.Clutch pedal rubber missing.3,Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 90,588 miles

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

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

1.Offside front side light dull advise replace.2.Clutch pedal rubber missing.3,Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,539 miles

1.Clutch pedal rubber missing. 2.Offside front headlight unit has condenseation build up. 3.Mist of oil steering rack area.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 81,539 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1.Clutch pedal rubber missing. 2.Offside front headlight unit has condenseation build up. 3.Mist of oil steering rack area.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,278 miles

1.Offside front head light unit condensation build up. 2.Clutch pedal rubber missing 3.Offside sill corroding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 73,278 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.Offside front head light unit condensation build up. 2.Clutch pedal rubber missing 3.Offside sill corroding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 64,514 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front light unit has condenseation in it. offside rear tyre side walls starting to crack.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front light unit has condenseation in it. offside rear tyre side walls starting to crack.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,779 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,641 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 45,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Feb 2006 38,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,664 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

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 XDP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

AD52 XDP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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