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FH03 ZDA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,474 mi
Last recorded89,474 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 ZDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 89,474 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 89,469 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,291 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,401 miles

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

object on the mirror

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 79,401 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 69,608 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 69,608 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 56,467 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 56,467 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 42,548 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 42,548 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 32,757 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 32,275 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 21,964 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 21,964 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 13,426 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)

Pass 3 May 2007 10,777 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 3 May 2007 10,777 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2006 8,212 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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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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What year was FH03 ZDA registered?

FH03 ZDA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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