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AO03 XLA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,165 mi
Last recorded59,165 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,165 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 59,165 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,435 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,609 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,886 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,947 miles

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

small chips in front screen

Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,303 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,447 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 28,447 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,851 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 XLA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO03 XLA?

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What year was AO03 XLA registered?

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

Is AO03 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 XLA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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