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AM03 XWD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,347 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 67,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL... (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2015 63,598 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 58,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 58,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 53,058 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,113 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 28,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,336 miles

near side rear tyre cut on tread

near side rera tyre cracking

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 17,336 miles

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

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

nearv side rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cut on tread

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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AM03 XWD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM03 XWD, 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 AM03 XWD registered?

AM03 XWD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is AM03 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 XWD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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