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AO03 ZHT

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

40,954 mi
Last recorded40,954 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZHT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2022 40,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear axil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,057 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,165 miles

Corrosion on both outer sills

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front bonnet hinge in poor condition

slight movement in both front upper suspension top mounts

Fail 13 Jul 2020 28,165 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bad corrosion on offside outer sill [2.5] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion on both outer sills

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front bonnet hinge in poor condition

slight movement in both front upper suspension top mounts

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,456 miles

both outer sills have corrosion

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside rear brake bleed nipple broken

Fail 25 Jul 2019 26,456 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both outer sills have corrosion

offside rear brake bleed nipple broken

Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills weak in places

movement in nearside front upper top mount

Fail 17 Jul 2018 25,887 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged bad cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills weak in places

movement in nearside front upper top mount

Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,251 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

lots of body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,775 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 26 Jul 2016 24,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mounting area (2.4.A.3)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,179 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 24 Jul 2015 24,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,869 miles

cracks in o/s rear tyre

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 23 Jul 2014 23,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cracks in o/s rear tyre

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,344 miles

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,222 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)

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

front wiper blade rubbers split slightly, but still clearing windscreen effectivley

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

slight play in the o/s/f shock absorber top mount

Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,860 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,884 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,546 miles

wiper blades slightly worn.

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 ZHT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ZHT, 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 ZHT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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