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AJ03 XMB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,832 mi
Last recorded55,832 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XMB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corrosion

wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 48,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,902 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 36,977 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,371 miles

1.Front brake discs worn. 2.Spare tyre worn outer edge.

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,162 miles

1.Front brake discs worn.

2.Nearside front trye wearing outer edge.

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 27,162 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1.Front brake discs worn.

2.Nearside front trye wearing outer edge.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 27 Apr 2009 19,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,793 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 13,793 miles

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

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

1) N/S Wiper blade starting to split on ends.

2) Slight play in O/S/F upper suspension mount.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,527 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 13,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,488 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 XMB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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