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AP03 ZTH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,374 mi
Last recorded68,374 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,374 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front mount, inner arch / chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front mount, inner arch / chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mount, chassis rail / floor. (2.4.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Oddside rear mount, chassis rail / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam bushed worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror insecure ()

Offside Rear Axle beam bushed worn

Offside Rear inner side wall cracking

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,103 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs rust pitted.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 54,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front brake discs rust pitted.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 44,417 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,390 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,474 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 42,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,298 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroding

n/s/f chassis surface corroded behind front wheel

o/s/f fog light broken

rear axle o/s front bush perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 38,298 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroding

n/s/f chassis surface corroded behind front wheel

o/s/f fog light broken

rear axle o/s front bush perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,092 miles

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

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

chassis on nearside starting to corrode

insides of front discs starting to wear and scored

offside front fog lamp broken

vechicle started to overheat on emissions test.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,472 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 29,472 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,705 miles

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 28 Jul 2008 24,705 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,376 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,112 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 12,112 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

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 ZTH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 AP03 ZTH, 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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AP03 ZTH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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