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AD52 AZF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

95,747 mi
Last recorded95,747 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 95,747 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill and inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill and bottom of quarter pannel. Repaired using pop rivets and body filler (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting, Inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under side of car has been undersealed and many components painted black making assessment difficult

Fail 14 Sep 2015 95,559 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,249 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 86,248 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,316 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 77,293 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,412 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,481 miles

movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,899 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 53,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,019 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 51,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,765 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 48,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,470 miles

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

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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AD52 AZF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 AD52 AZF, 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 AD52 AZF registered?

AD52 AZF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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