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AJ03 XLP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,871 mi
Last recorded71,871 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XLP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,871 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre worn to outer of tread

Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,871 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated low brake fluid (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre worn to outer of tread

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slight hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

offside headlamp misted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slight hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

offside headlamp misted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,174 miles

both front strut tops slight movement

offside stepsill slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 63,174 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front strut tops slight movement

offside stepsill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,691 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,173 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)

Surface corrosion on N/S and O/S sills

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,369 miles

Offside an nearside suspension rubber starting to split

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,504 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 31,504 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 26,306 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,306 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,794 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,095 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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AJ03 XLP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ03 XLP, 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 AJ03 XLP registered?

AJ03 XLP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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