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AO03 XTC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,993 mi
Last recorded103,993 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 103,980 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,673 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 100,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,209 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 97,209 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wish bone rear mtg (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,909 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,526 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,526 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,936 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,594 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,035 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,772 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 68,772 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,565 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,408 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 XTC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XTC, 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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AO03 XTC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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