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AO52 ZFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,301 mi
Last recorded100,301 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 100,301 miles

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/TOP MOUNTS.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 100,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/TOP MOUNTS.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,214 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.SCREEN DAMAGE.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.SLIGHT INTERACTION O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.MINOR DAMAGE O/S/F BRAKE HOSE.

TYRES WALL DAMAGE-N/S/F+N/S/R.CORROSION-MISC COMPONENTS-R SUSPENSION AREA-CHASSIS-SILLS-BRAKE PIPES ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 93,214 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.SCREEN DAMAGE.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.SLIGHT INTERACTION O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.MINOR DAMAGE O/S/F BRAKE HOSE.

TYRES WALL DAMAGE-N/S/F+N/S/R.CORROSION-MISC COMPONENTS-R SUSPENSION AREA-CHASSIS-SILLS-BRAKE PIPES ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise handbrake long travel

Fail 9 Oct 2013 84,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise handbrake long travel

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,500 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 70,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front splash shields loose

o/s/r wheel arch poor fit

Fail 29 Sep 2010 59,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front splash shields loose

o/s/r wheel arch poor fit

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,166 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,143 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 39,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,714 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)

all tyres perishing.

Fail 22 Sep 2007 27,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

all tyres perishing & cracking.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,733 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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AO52 ZFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 AO52 ZFZ, 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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AO52 ZFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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