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AO03 ZXB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,741 mi
Last recorded93,741 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 93,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,259 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 87,259 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,422 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 69,422 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 67,645 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 3 May 2012 64,397 miles

Advise nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightlt split

Advise offside front tyre craked and perished

Advise play in front top mounts

Advise rear exhaust rubber perished and clamp corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 62,294 miles

o/s front suspension arm bush starting to split

o/s front tyre starting to crack at edges of tread

Pass 13 May 2010 61,248 miles

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 14 May 2009 59,794 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 58,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 51,496 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 19 May 2006 33,719 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 ZXB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

AO03 ZXB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is AO03 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 ZXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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