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AD52 XMZ

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,844 mi
Last recorded47,844 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,844 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,324 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,704 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 38,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,784 miles

play from steering rack rods

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,001 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,719 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 22,715 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 12,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 8,413 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 XMZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

AD52 XMZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AD52 XMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 XMZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD52 XMZ have outstanding finance?

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