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AY03 XFC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper poor

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both outer body sills corroded

corrosion to under floor at front on both sides

Fail 4 Jun 2019 92,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper poor

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both outer body sills corroded

corrosion to under floor at front on both sides

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,201 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,461 miles

bonnet lever is broken

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

corrosion on near side inner door shut, both outer sills, and front floor pan

near side front wheel arch trim is coming away

play in top shock absorber mounts

Fail 25 Apr 2017 83,461 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet lever is broken

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

corrosion on near side inner door shut, both outer sills, and front floor pan

near side front wheel arch trim is coming away

play in top shock absorber mounts

Pass 9 May 2016 79,238 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pas pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

Fail 9 May 2016 79,238 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pas pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sill has surface rust.

o/s/f and n/s/f floors have light surface rust.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,757 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sill has surface rust.

o/s/f and n/s/f floors have light surface rust.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,760 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s outer sill has surface rust.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,760 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill has surface rust.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,446 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sills have surface rust.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 68,446 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sills have surface rust.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s outer sill has surface rust

Fail 3 Apr 2012 65,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s outer sill has surface rust

Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,638 miles

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

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

slight surface rust on n/s outer sill

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

handbrake needs adjusting

rear seatbelts not checked car loaded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake needs adjusting

rear seatbelts not checked car loaded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,040 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 25 Mar 2009 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front brake discs are lipped

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,445 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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AY03 XFC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY03 XFC, 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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AY03 XFC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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