CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX03 HZU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,675 mi
Last recorded72,675 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,675 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/65r13 77t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/65r13 77t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside floor slightly corroded at front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers smear the screen slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2019 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside floor slightly corroded at front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers smear the screen slightly

Pass 3 May 2018 40,860 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Nearside power steering pipe slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,180 miles

Both body sills slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside front tyre has wear to inner edge of tread

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

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 37,180 miles

Both body sills slightly corroded

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has wear to inner edge of tread

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

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,772 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,059 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion around fuel filler neck

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

Wiper blades starting to smear but still clearing screen

Fail 3 Jun 2013 34,059 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Front windscreen washer partly blocked but still suppling sufficient fluid to windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion around fuel filler neck

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

Wiper blades starting to smear but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,444 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,877 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY SPLIT

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

Pass 21 May 2009 24,485 miles

AERIAL BROCKEN

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

Fail 21 May 2009 24,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

AERIAL BROCKEN

SMALL CHIPS IN SCREEN

Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,262 miles

rear wiper split at end

slight uneven front tyre wear

Fail 15 Jun 2007 17,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear wiper split at end

slight uneven front tyre wear

Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,195 miles

offside front flexi brake hose close to shock absorber but not chafing

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX03 HZU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX03 HZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX03 HZU?

You can check the full history of AX03 HZU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX03 HZU registered?

AX03 HZU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is AX03 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 HZU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX03 HZU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX03 HZU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.