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AO03 ZHK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,508 mi
Last recorded100,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,508 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 87,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,480 miles

n,s,f floor corroded

n,s,f outer sill corroded

o,s,f floor corroded

o,s,f outer sill corroded

o,s,r tyre low tread (2mm)

Fail 31 Jul 2018 69,480 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

n,s,f floor corroded

n,s,f outer sill corroded

o,s,f floor corroded

o,s,f outer sill corroded

o,s,r tyre low tread (2mm)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,591 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks appearing on the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks appearing on the sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,365 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,576 miles

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

both outer sills slightly corodded

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

nsf chassis leg and both front chassis rails slightly corroded

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2014 33,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,261 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,781 miles

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

nsf and osf floor pan slight corrosion

nsr tyre 3mm

os driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,164 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr tyre outer sidewall cracked

osf wiper blade split but still clearing screen

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,183 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,789 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,374 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,847 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)

o/s/f tyre 3mm n/s/f 3mm inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,828 miles

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

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 ZHK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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