MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust rusty
slight rear brake bind when wheels turned by hand.
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.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front tyre tread wearing inner edge
offside front tyre tread wearing inner edge
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)
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)
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?
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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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