MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
both rear axle bushes worn
emissions not done due to the miss fire
engine light on
front discs poor
o/s sill corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive on the bet test the emissions was high (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill (5.2.6)
both rear axle bushes worn
emissions not done due to the miss fire
engine light on
front discs poor
o/s sill corroding
oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
object on the mirror
oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
object on the mirror
oil leak
cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall and wearing on edge
damage on n/s/f wheel rim
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall and wearing on edge
damage on n/s/f wheel rim
n/s/f lower arm bush starting to pull out
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
oil leak on engine
dents and scratchers on bodywork kerb damage on wheel trims and n/s/f tyre sidewall
exhaust corroding
front tyres wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre worn on edge and stepping in tred
oil on engine g/box
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
air freshner on mirror
dents and scratchers on bodywork kerb damage on wheel trims and n/s/f tyre sidewall
exhaust corroding
front tyres wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre worn on edge and stepping in tred
oil on engine g/box
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS
play in both mc, pherson strut top mountings
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)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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FH03 ZDA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 FH03 ZDA, 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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FH03 ZDA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2003.
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