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DA03 XFL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,730 mi
Last recorded123,730 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 123,730 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 123,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 121,791 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 121,789 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 113,839 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 111,288 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre appears under inflated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,349 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 109,349 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,117 miles

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

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2014 98,350 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,267 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING UP ON OUTER WALL

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,267 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,859 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,859 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,219 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,349 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 76,349 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,390 miles

cut in inner side wall o/s rear tyre

exhaust poor condition

n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,771 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 40,771 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,217 miles

uneven tyre wear on osr

Fail 19 Jan 2007 22,217 miles

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?

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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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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