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AK03 XAB

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,611 mi
Last recorded23,611 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XAB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 23,611 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,999 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside wiper blade split on ends

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion in general under vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2017 20,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion in general under vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,544 miles

front and rear of offside outer sill corroded

general corrosion front chassis and rear inner sills

Fail 9 Mar 2016 19,544 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

front and rear of offside outer sill corroded

general corrosion front chassis and rear inner sills

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,022 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,631 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread grooves

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,575 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,924 miles

front and rear tyres cracking advise replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,477 miles

front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2010 11,475 miles

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

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,929 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,188 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 8,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 6,324 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 5,283 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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AK03 XAB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AK03 XAB, 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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AK03 XAB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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