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AD03 ZNS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,393 mi
Last recorded49,393 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZNS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 49,393 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer seals slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 49,334 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 49,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,025 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked not to excess

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 49,024 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked not to excess

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,866 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 48,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,530 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 48,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 47,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear hand brake cables rusty

rear number plate cracks

rust to both rear chassis points

rust to o/s/f- n/s/f floor

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,750 miles

N/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE

O/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGE

O/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 45,745 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 45,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,058 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,719 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 39,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise tracking

Pass 24 May 2007 32,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,566 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 ZNS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

AD03 ZNS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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