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CE03 ZGS

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,592 mi
Last recorded78,592 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZGS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 78,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mtg point ( skirt panel ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mtg point (skirt panel ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front floors & chassis corroded

cap missing from p.a.s bottle

corrosion by brake servo mtg point

engine oil leak

play in rear axle bushes

slight play in o/s/f wishbone ball joint & bushes starting to split

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,147 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipes insecure rubbing driveshaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

os sill starting to corode

powersteering tank top missing

Fail 6 Dec 2021 71,144 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipes insecure rubbing driveshaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

os sill starting to corode

powersteering tank top missing

Pass 5 Dec 2020 64,095 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery light on dash

both rear tyres perished

parking brake travel

Fail 3 Dec 2020 64,091 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

parking brake travel

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery light on dash

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts in sidewalls

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

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in sidewalls

Fail 21 Jun 2016 59,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts in sidewalls

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

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in sidewalls

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 15 Apr 2014 54,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,123 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,465 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 41,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,362 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Apr 2011 35,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,261 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,076 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,036 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2007 23,085 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Apr 2006 20,743 miles

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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CE03 ZGS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE03 ZGS, 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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CE03 ZGS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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