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AP03 ZHZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,242 mi
Last recorded100,242 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 100,242 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 13 Sep 2014 100,242 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,019 miles

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

slight leak front exhaust

Fail 19 Sep 2013 93,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine management light on

slight leak front exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,498 miles

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

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

front discs have slight corrosion

surface corrosion both inner and outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,682 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 60,682 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,014 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,659 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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AP03 ZHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ registered?

AP03 ZHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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