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GO03 ZAN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,696 mi
Last recorded89,696 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO03 ZAN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 89,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 89,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,446 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING LOW ON WEAR ACROSS TREADS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM MAIN BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front OIL LEVEL NOT SHOWING ON DIP STICK PRIOR TO TEST

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 82,336 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING LOW ON WEAR ACROSS TREADS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM MAIN BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front OIL LEVEL NOT SHOWING ON DIP STICK PRIOR TO TEST

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,725 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning NEAR SIDE REAR AND HIGH LEVEL LAMPS NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,585 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,674 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,621 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Jul 2021 57,621 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,888 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,670 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,910 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 40,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 36,172 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 28,837 miles

offside washer jet defective / nearside washer jet still provides sufficient fluid for cleaning.

Fail 3 Aug 2013 20,814 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 20,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,808 miles

ADVISE offside windscreen washer internal jet missing but nearside washer jet provides enough washer liquid to clear the screen advise replacement offside washer jet

Fail 9 Aug 2012 14,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE offside windscreen washer internal jet missing but nearside washer jet provides enough washer liquid to clear the screen advise replacement offside washer jet

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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GO03 ZAN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 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 GO03 ZAN, 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 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GO03 ZAN registered?

GO03 ZAN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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