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AO03 ZXD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,206 mi
Last recorded92,206 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,206 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 92,204 miles

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

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 75,347 miles

centre front screen stone chip damage but legal at time of test

n/s front lower suspension arm moun t bush debonding but not excessive at time of test

o/s front headlight water/condensation inside light unit but beam pattern and light output ok at time of test

Fail 13 May 2013 75,347 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery charge light on dashboard illuminated indicating a fault

centre front screen stone chip damage but legal at time of test

n/s front lower suspension arm moun t bush debonding but not excessive at time of test

no water in header tank

o/s front headlight water/condensation inside light unit but beam pattern and light output ok at time of test

Pass 10 May 2012 65,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2012 65,654 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

coolant below min

Pass 11 May 2011 57,133 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 57,133 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 51,591 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 May 2010 51,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,111 miles

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2008 44,769 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 44,769 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 38,724 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 38,724 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 29,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s o/s front sceen wiper blades starting to split at ends but clearing screen at test

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 ZXD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

AO03 ZXD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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