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AO03 GPZ

2003 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,334 mi
Last recorded93,334 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,334 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,334 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 80,657 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 80,634 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,195 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 69,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,510 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 31,562 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,332 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,456 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 27 Jan 2011 24,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,175 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,016 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 12,765 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,499 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 6,483 miles

front wiper blades smear screen

movement at n/s/f top suspension mounting

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts not checked due to child seat fitted

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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AO03 GPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO03 GPZ, 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 AO03 GPZ registered?

AO03 GPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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