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S500 LAX

2003 Ford Streetka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,176 mi
Last recorded77,176 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Streetka55,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 LAX
MakeFord
ModelStreetka
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,033 miles

Front brake hoses are perished

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both offside wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight knocking from front nearside suspension

Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Due to excessive interaction with side and stop lamps (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake hoses are perished

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both offside wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,615 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front and rear offside wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 72,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2015 71,510 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

f/n/s tyre wall damaged

r/n/s tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,510 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)

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

f/n/s tyre wall damaged

r/n/s tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,288 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 69,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,472 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 65,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,234 miles

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

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

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

slight noise to n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight noise to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,296 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)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,296 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,882 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 49,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,840 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 39,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,156 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Streetka?

Based on 2,286 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
3,658
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 142
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 65
Stop lamp not working 52
fog lamp not working 51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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S500 LAX is a 2003 Ford Streetka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Streetka models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 55,575 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 Streetka fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S500 LAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Streetka typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Streetka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S500 LAX is a 2003 Ford Streetka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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