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ET03 ZVM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,679 mi
Last recorded48,679 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 ZVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,679 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 48,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,504 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 48,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,548 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 45,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 42,215 miles

front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,335 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 38,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,615 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre stepped and mis shaped

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,270 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,541 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 22,540 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,366 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,707 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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ET03 ZVM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET03 ZVM, 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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What year was ET03 ZVM registered?

ET03 ZVM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is ET03 ZVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 ZVM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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