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AD03 VGZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,409 mi
Last recorded77,409 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,409 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 77,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,002 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 69,996 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,316 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 66,316 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,852 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 61,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,491 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)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 58,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,367 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,276 miles

Oil leak

air freshener in drivers view of road

Fail 5 Jul 2011 50,267 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

air freshener in drivers view of road

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,555 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,107 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 33,541 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,866 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 VGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

AD03 VGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is AD03 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VGZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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