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AD03 VHZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,179 mi
Last recorded76,179 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 76,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 76,171 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all prescribed area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front plate damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2015 74,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,917 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 77,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 71,378 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 69,678 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 62,868 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 62,862 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 57,228 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,057 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 44,734 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 35,564 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 26,407 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,407 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)

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 VHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

AD03 VHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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