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AO03 ZLX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,790 mi
Last recorded35,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 35,790 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 35,786 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,821 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 33,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 32,335 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 32,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,224 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 23,217 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,431 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 12,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 12,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 7,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 7,676 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 7,338 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 6,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,589 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 4,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 2,805 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 ZLX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

AO03 ZLX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is AO03 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 ZLX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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