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CA52 DZL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,224 mi
Last recorded97,224 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 DZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,224 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 97,222 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,422 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 90,422 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,530 miles

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished and worn slightly

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished and worn slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2009 80,530 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise on both wiper blade rubbers split slightly

Advise on handbrake lever travel

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished and worn slightly

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished and worn slightly

Advise on play in both front antiroll bar d bushes

Advise on play in both front top suspension mountings

Advise on rear bush in n/s/f lower suspension arm starting to pull out

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

Advise on rear number plate damaged slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2008 68,308 miles

Advise on rear bush in o/s/f lower suspension arm stsrting to pull out

Advise on rear number plate cracked slightly

Advise on slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 18 Jan 2008 68,308 miles

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

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

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

Advise on rear bush in o/s/f lower suspension arm stsrting to pull out

Advise on rear number plate cracked slightly

Advise on slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2007
Fail 22 Jan 2007 58,798 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise on corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

Advise on slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,009 miles

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

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

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 DZL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CA52 DZL registered?

CA52 DZL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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