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AY03 XUW

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,302 miles

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 14 Oct 2019 50,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 27 Oct 2018 49,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 49,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,378 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 49,035 miles

slight corrosion on inner sills

Fail 15 Oct 2016 49,035 miles

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

slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,986 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,698 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 26,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,841 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 9,333 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 XUW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY03 XUW, 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

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What year was AY03 XUW registered?

AY03 XUW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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