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AO03 XTT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,533 mi
Last recorded92,533 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XTT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 92,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 92,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyres cracked And Cut

Pass 27 May 2020 92,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OSF TyreCracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,878 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 90,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,716 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount corroded

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 87,716 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front top strut mount corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,805 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Underbody Corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 87,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,773 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracked And Close To Limit

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (3.6.B.4d)

Slight Play In rear Axle Bushes

Underbody Corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,366 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Sep 2015 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,665 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower arm bushes has movement in them

crack in nearside windscreen across bottom

nearside front spot light not working

rear tyres starting to perish crack in tread

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,307 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 XTT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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