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AK03 ZZF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,588 mi
Last recorded105,588 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,588 miles

Front chassis rails corroded

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 105,588 miles

Front chassis rails corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 96,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 96,906 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 87,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ON SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,701 miles

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,006 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 74,991 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S AND N/S SUB FRAME MOUNTING AREA (6.1.B.2)

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

SILLS O/S AND N/.S

Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,570 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,459 miles

Corrosion to back panel where there has been impact damage

Corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion to back panel where there has been impact damage

Corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,942 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,341 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,583 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 15 Sep 2011 50,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,410 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,402 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

rear blade split

Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

rear blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,701 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,331 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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AK03 ZZF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK03 ZZF, 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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AK03 ZZF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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