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AD03 DZS

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,467 mi
Last recorded70,467 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,467 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2024 68,841 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 67,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 66,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,620 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 61,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 53,460 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak in rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 53,031 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,710 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

various areas of underside surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,149 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 52,149 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,563 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 50,563 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,528 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust mount broken

engine warning light on

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Aug 2014 44,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust mount broken

engine warning light on

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,986 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 37,974 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,072 miles

front exhaust flex BECOMING CORRODED AND LOOSE

Fail 27 Jul 2012 33,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust flex BECOMING CORRODED AND LOOSE

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,254 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 30,254 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 28,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,212 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,547 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,041 miles

rear o/s wheel bearing begining to get noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,660 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,870 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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,627 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 DZS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 DZS registered?

AD03 DZS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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