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AD52 AZG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,531 mi
Last recorded86,531 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,531 miles

n/s/f top mount has play

n/s/f wishbone bush worn

o/s/f top mount has play

o/s/r chassis very rusty

oil leaks

steering noisy ( indicator stalk )

underside very rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2019 86,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/f top mount has play

n/s/f wishbone bush worn

o/s/f top mount has play

o/s/r chassis very rusty

oil leaks

underside very rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,193 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

oil leaks

top suspension mounts worn

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 3 Nov 2018 80,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn low

oil leaks

top suspension mounts worn

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,598 miles

oil leaks

top mounts have play

wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 4 Nov 2017 73,588 miles

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

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

oil leaks

top mounts have play

wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 5 Nov 2016 67,415 miles

oil leaks

top mounts worn and have play

wishbone bushes split and worn

Fail 5 Nov 2016 67,415 miles

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

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

oil leaks

top mounts worn and have play

wishbone bushes split and worn

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,635 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 36,635 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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 in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,653 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,437 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,334 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,075 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 6,067 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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AD52 AZG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD52 AZG, 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 AZG registered?

AD52 AZG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AD52 AZG safe to buy?

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