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CA52 DZJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,406 mi
Last recorded60,406 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 DZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,406 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid, reservoir low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top mounting has some play

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 60,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid, reservoir low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top mounting has some play

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 60,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,681 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Slight corrosion to bumper mounting points

Underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,310 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion rear boot tray. slight corrosion rear bumper mounting points

Fail 13 Feb 2018 53,310 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

slight corrosion rear boot tray. slight corrosion rear bumper mounting points

Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,063 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 45,063 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre treads getting down.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 31,176 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,176 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,631 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,027 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,506 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,057 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 24,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,290 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,519 miles

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

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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CA52 DZJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CA52 DZJ, 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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CA52 DZJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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