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CK03 MZZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

80,594 mi
Last recorded80,594 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 MZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,594 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 80,580 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 75,077 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 75,077 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,148 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 68,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread worn away

Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,752 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,742 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,354 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 58,340 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,035 miles

front floors rusty

o/s front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Mar 2015 53,035 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front floors rusty

o/s front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,878 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,704 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 45,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,671 miles

drivers wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Apr 2012 43,671 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

drivers wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2011 42,372 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 42,372 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer sil rusty.

Offside outer sil rusty.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,946 miles

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant very low

offside outer cill corroded

offside rear chassi corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,687 miles

body damage / corrosion osf sill

brake pedal spongy

slight play nsr top shock mount

Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,687 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

body damage / corrosion osf sill

brake pedal spongy

slight play nsr top shock mount

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,011 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

some play both front top shock mountings

Fail 17 Apr 2007 29,011 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

some play both front top shock mountings

Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,041 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 24,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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CK03 MZZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 CK03 MZZ, 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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CK03 MZZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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