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AK52 ZZX

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,265 mi
Last recorded65,265 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2019 65,265 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR PANEL/ BOOT FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH/ CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes!, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, floor corners and outer sills, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

battery/charge indicator lamp is on permanently.

both sides front McPherson strut top mounts have a lot of free play.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 62,108 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes!, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, floor corners and outer sills, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, outer sills, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

battery/charge indicator lamp is on permanently.

both sides front McPherson strut top mounts have a lot of free play.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,656 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corner, (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 56,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corner, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area, (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,704 miles

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

both outer sills are getting weak in places.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,654 miles

both front suspension leg top mounts have slight play

brake pipes greased

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,822 miles

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

Nearside front tyre showing age related cracks in tread

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,101 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 26,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,128 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,350 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 23,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 18,584 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,941 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 10,301 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 7,168 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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AK52 ZZX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green 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 AK52 ZZX, 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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AK52 ZZX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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