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AY03 ZBR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 91,350 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 91,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 84,984 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,561 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,553 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,213 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 62,645 miles

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

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

nearside & offside ends of the steering rack & pinnion worn

Fail 23 May 2011 62,639 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside ends of the steering rack & pinnion worn

offsde wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 19 May 2010 52,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight wear in the nearside end of steering rack & pinnion

Pass 21 May 2009 43,417 miles

both top strut mounts have slight movement in them

Pass 20 May 2008 35,851 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 35,851 miles

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

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

auxillary belt perished

Pass 22 May 2007 32,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,561 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight play in front top mounts

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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AY03 ZBR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY03 ZBR, 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 AY03 ZBR registered?

AY03 ZBR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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