MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Advise on n/s/r tyre perished and worn slightly
Advise on o/s/r tyre perished and worn slightly
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
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 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)
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
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?
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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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CA52 DZL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.
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