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AP03 ZDJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,862 mi
Last recorded137,862 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 137,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 137,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fog lamp cracked

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 135,003 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 163,417 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 116,525 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear exhaust bracket detatched

Fail 11 May 2012 116,355 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear exhaust bracket detatched

Fail 6 May 2011 100,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 100,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 84,423 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 84,423 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

uneven wear on inner tread on l/h/r tyre.

Fail 15 May 2009 67,057 miles

MIL ON.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 67,057 miles

MIL ON.

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 51,505 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2008 51,502 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 36,333 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 21,618 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split away.

n/s/f wheel bent on inside edge

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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AP03 ZDJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AP03 ZDJ, 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 AP03 ZDJ registered?

AP03 ZDJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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