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AO03 XBM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,494 mi
Last recorded122,494 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XBM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust hanger broken

general underbody corrosion

sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 110,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,970 miles

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

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

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

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

engine warning lamp illuminated indicating fault

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,881 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,028 miles

ADVISE top strut mounts VERY worn

ADVISE wishbone bushes VERY worn

Fail 6 Apr 2009 74,028 miles

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

ADVISE top strut mounts VERY worn

ADVISE wishbone bushes VERY worn

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,562 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 37,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,288 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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AO03 XBM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO03 XBM, 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 AO03 XBM registered?

AO03 XBM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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