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AJ03 XLW

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,273 mi
Last recorded62,273 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,273 miles

oil leak on engine.. O/S lower arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 4 Sep 2017 62,273 miles

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

oil leak on engine.. O/S lower arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 10 Sep 2016 57,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,473 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 51,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,243 miles

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

wheel trims fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,037 miles

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,037 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,508 miles

Nearside top strut mount has slight freeplay

Offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2011 34,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside top strut mount has slight freeplay

Offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,955 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,889 miles

Both bottom ball joint dust covers split

Clutch slightly noisey

Nearside rear wheel slightly noisey when rotated

Slight freeplay in nearside front top strut mount

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,889 miles

Both bottom ball joint dust covers split

Clutch slightly noisey

Nearside rear wheel slightly noisey when rotated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight freeplay in nearside front top strut mount

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,115 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 29,115 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 25,783 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 25,776 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XLW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

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

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