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AY03 YXL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,555 mi
Last recorded76,555 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 76,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,333 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 70,277 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,416 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 66,416 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,360 miles

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

n/s front tyre 2mm treads left

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,158 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,137 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,069 miles

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,062 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,185 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,524 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 42,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,438 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 YXL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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