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AY03 ZBZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,442 mi
Last recorded69,442 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,442 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,150 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,980 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,733 miles

Offside front outer wing panel sill is damaged caused by corrosion

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 68,726 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front and Nearside front wing panel is damaged caused by corrosion

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,631 miles

o/s/r inner tyre distorting n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,428 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 61,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,944 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,681 miles

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

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 ZBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZBZ, 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

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What year was AY03 ZBZ registered?

AY03 ZBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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