MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.
SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTNG.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
165/60R14 H
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.
SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTNG.
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F DROPLINK
SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F INNER "D" BUSH ON ANTI ROLL BAR.
FRONT BUMPER BECOMING INSECURE.
O/S/R CHASSIS OUTER SKIN BECOMING CORRODED.
SLIGHT SCREEN DAMAGE O/S LOWER CORNER.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
FRONT BUMPER BECOMING INSECURE.
O/S/R CHASSIS OUTER SKIN BECOMING CORRODED.
SLIGHT SCREEN DAMAGE O/S LOWER CORNER.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s outer sill corroded.
o/s/f wishbone bush split..
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
o/s outer sill corroded.
o/s/f wishbone bush split..
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres perished
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
damage to offside bodywork
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AO03 LWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 AO03 LWZ, 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 LWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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