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AO03 VJZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,365 mi
Last recorded55,365 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,365 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 48,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,535 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 39,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,427 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,831 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,831 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,318 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,316 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 11 Apr 2008 27,558 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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,234 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,773 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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AO03 VJZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

AO03 VJZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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