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AC03 GBZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,450 mi
Last recorded112,450 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,450 miles

mil lamp on

nearside front suspension turret mount bearing noisey

offside front suspension turret corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 112,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

mil lamp on

nearside front suspension turret mount bearing noisey

offside front suspension turret corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,276 miles

coolant leak at thermostat housing

Fail 11 Jul 2013 99,276 miles

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

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

coolant leak at thermostat housing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,635 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 88,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs are worn,advise replacement

rear exhaust hanger missing,system held in place with wire

Pass 3 Aug 2011 81,035 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 81,035 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,901 miles

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

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

osr tyre has cut on inside wall.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 73,894 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,324 miles

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)

passenger air-bag switched off

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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AC03 GBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AC03 GBZ, 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 AC03 GBZ registered?

AC03 GBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is AC03 GBZ safe to buy?

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