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DA03 ZPW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,507 mi
Last recorded99,507 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZPW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,507 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on UNDERSIDE

Pass 3 Aug 2013 96,432 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 96,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,060 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 93,055 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,031 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 90,031 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 76,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,761 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 57,761 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,163 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 43,163 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,481 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage/split to outer sidewall.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,052 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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DA03 ZPW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA03 ZPW, 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 DA03 ZPW registered?

DA03 ZPW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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