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CA03 DZL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 DZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,869 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,567 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front top kit worn

nearside in boot starting to rust

nearside mirror damaged

offside front brake hose twisted

offside outer sill starting to rust

offside rear tyre worn on edges

scratches in wind screen

Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,197 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 79,195 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

ecu light on

front discs corroded

front tyres edge wear

front wipers worn

nsf coil spring corroded

nsf wish bone arm bush parted

oil on min mark

play at front top shock mounts

sills and under side qiute badly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,539 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 66,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,247 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,464 miles

Advise on both wiper blade rubbers split slightly

Advise on bush starting to pull out of o/s/f lower suspension arm

Advise on slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 27 Jun 2006 43,464 miles

Advise on both wiper blade rubbers split slightly

Advise on bush starting to pull out of o/s/f lower suspension arm

Advise on slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CA03 DZL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CA03 DZL, 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 CA03 DZL registered?

CA03 DZL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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