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FE03 ZSR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,221 mi
Last recorded47,221 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ZSR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,221 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 47,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Thread depth close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner wall wearing thin

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,052 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 39,052 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,216 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,860 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 34,035 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,622 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 31,521 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2009 26,999 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 26,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2007 18,728 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 18,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 14,115 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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FE03 ZSR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 FE03 ZSR, 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 FE03 ZSR registered?

FE03 ZSR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is FE03 ZSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 ZSR 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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