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AO03 LUZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,182 mi
Last recorded24,182 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LUZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 24,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 20,986 miles

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2017 20,986 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)

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,342 miles

Minor corrosion both front upper subframe mountings. Serviceable at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2016 17,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded Both (2.3.2)

Minor corrosion both front upper subframe mountings. Serviceable at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 12,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 11,417 miles

Front tyres starting to perish around circumference of tread

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 11,417 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front tyres starting to perish around circumference of tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,708 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,254 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 8,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 7,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 5,154 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 2,246 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 2,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LUZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LUZ, 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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AO03 LUZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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