MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
general corrosion appearing under vehicle
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
general corrosion appearing under vehicle
Nearside Front Benefit of doubt given to welding repair
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wing, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Benefit of doubt given to welding repair
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wing, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wing, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre appears under inflated
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front chassis
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R TYRE CRACKING UP ON OUTER WALL
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
N/S/R TYRE CRACKING UP ON OUTER WALL
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F ABS WIRE INSECURE
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
N/S/F ABS WIRE INSECURE
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
cut in inner side wall o/s rear tyre
exhaust poor condition
n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
uneven tyre wear on osr
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
uneven tyre wear on osr
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA03 XFL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc 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 DA03 XFL, 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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DA03 XFL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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