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AO03 GZT

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,883 mi
Last recorded52,883 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 52,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,637 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside headlight damp behind lens but not affecting pattern

Fail 30 Jul 2013 50,637 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside headlight damp behind lens but not affecting pattern

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,043 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake judder

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,084 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 48,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

split pins missing from track rod ends

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,239 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 47,239 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,715 miles

o/s/f tyre cutting off outside edge/near limit

water in o/s/f headlight

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,172 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 31,814 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

water in o/s h/lamp

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 GZT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

AO03 GZT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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