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EX03 XLA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

112,231 mi
Last recorded112,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,231 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 112,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,954 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,954 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 95,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 95,690 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 79,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/sf chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

o/s & n/s sills coated in underseal

oil filter corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 79,201 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/sf chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

o/s & n/s sills coated in underseal

oil filter corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,832 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle beam large outer mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,831 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty Self cancel not working (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle beam large outer mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,893 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 70,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,890 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 63,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,434 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 47,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,473 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 39,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 23,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,808 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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EX03 XLA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EX03 XLA, 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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What year was EX03 XLA registered?

EX03 XLA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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