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AD03 AZR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,219 mi
Last recorded91,219 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,219 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body covered in under body sealant

Fail 20 Nov 2019 91,199 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body covered in under body sealant

Pass 14 Jul 2018 78,036 miles

Offside Front inner wing plastic cover damaged

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 77,986 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing plastic cover damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

under side of car has been welded in several places and been under sealed

Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under side of car has been welded in several places and been under sealed

Pass 8 May 2015 68,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 56,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,621 miles

coolent level low

o/s/f brake flexi perished

rear main oil seal leaking

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,621 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolent level low

o/s/f brake flexi perished

rear main oil seal leaking

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,319 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 45,319 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 34,422 miles

engine and gearbox damp with oil

n/s/f tyre cut inner tread(no cord visible)

Pass 26 May 2007 27,841 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,417 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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AD03 AZR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AD03 AZR, 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 AD03 AZR registered?

AD03 AZR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is AD03 AZR safe to buy?

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