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AJ52 ZSO

2003 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,218 mi
Last recorded75,218 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,218 miles

Front slight splitting to n/s & o/s lower arm bushes

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,218 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s sill @ rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight splitting to n/s & o/s lower arm bushes

Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,218 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s sill @ rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight splitting to n/s & o/s lower arm bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,254 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,252 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel filter corroded

wear in o/s front suspension top mount

Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,373 miles

corrsion to o/s front brake disc inner face

lift in n/s rear shock-absorber top mount

Fail 23 Jan 2013 58,373 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrsion to o/s front brake disc inner face

lift in n/s rear shock-absorber top mount

lift in o/s front suspension top mount

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,028 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,910 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 52,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,726 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,987 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 40,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,431 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,814 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 17,991 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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AJ52 ZSO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ52 ZSO, 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 AJ52 ZSO registered?

AJ52 ZSO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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