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AO03 ZXR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,611 mi
Last recorded105,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 105,611 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 100,409 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,606 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,379 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,379 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,737 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 81,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,204 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 74,204 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,072 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 39,706 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 39,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 May 2007 27,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,734 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 ZXR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

AO03 ZXR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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