MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Oil leak
front brake discs rust pitted.
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.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
o/s/r tyre worn uneven
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
o/s/r tyre worn uneven
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?
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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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