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AK03 XOP

2003 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,828 mi
Last recorded89,828 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,828 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 89,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,802 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch insecure

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,609 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,430 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,747 miles

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

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

bad engine oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 76,745 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,143 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,141 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,744 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light

Fail 7 Aug 2012 55,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,368 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 48,367 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,417 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,468 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 XOP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,599cc 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 XOP, 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 AK03 XOP registered?

AK03 XOP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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