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CE03 ZHW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,236 mi
Last recorded131,236 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 131,236 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear/subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 131,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear/subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 126,113 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 126,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,028 miles

exhaust rusty

slight rear brake bind when wheels turned by hand.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 116,368 miles

1. RUST HOLE DEVELOPED IN NS FRONT INNERWING. RECOMMEND WELDING. Would need suspension removal to gain access.

2. NS FRONT INNERWING requires rust treatment too. Recommend general waxoyl.

3. Clutch bites quite high

4. Front os tyre worn inside edge and low in pressure.

5. Slight engine oil leak. RC gasket?

6. OSR WHEEL RIM BUCKLED TO LIMIT.

7. Exhaust supports quite rusty.

8. Battery went flat during inspection.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 106,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 106,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f fog light lense is broken

Fail 23 Mar 2013 89,924 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f fog light lense is broken

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,724 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly liped and pitted

front suspension arm rubbers very slightly perished

n/s/f tyre on 3mm/both front tyres weraing on inner edges

n/s/r brakes slightly binding

n/s/r spring slightly corroded at the top

Fail 27 Mar 2012 72,722 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly liped and pitted

front suspension arm rubbers very slightly perished

n/s/f tyre on 3mm/both front tyres weraing on inner edges

n/s/r brakes slightly binding

n/s/r spring slightly corroded at the top

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,317 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 60,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,236 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,854 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing inner edge

offside front tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,765 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 32,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,628 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,475 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 19,449 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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 ZHW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE03 ZHW, 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 ZHW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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