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AD03 DGZ

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,543 mi
Last recorded83,543 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 83,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor By Seat Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill / Door Shut Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Broken Away From Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inner Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inner Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,714 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,739 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,371 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,580 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,816 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres slight wearing inner edges

rear tyres cracking and wearing lumpy

Fail 2 Apr 2011 42,801 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres slight wearing inner edges

rear tyres cracking and wearing lumpy

Fail 9 Apr 2010 36,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,342 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2009 27,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,548 miles

N/S/F tyre 2.5mm tread depth left. O/S/F tyre 3.5mm tread depth left.

Pass 29 May 2007 15,499 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 8,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 4,455 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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AD03 DGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AD03 DGZ, 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 AD03 DGZ registered?

AD03 DGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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