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DA03 ZTW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,630 mi
Last recorded89,630 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,630 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,050 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 84,044 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 78,966 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 78,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,892 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 71,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,603 miles

Coolant staining, rear of engine.

Damage to o/s door mirror glass.

Exhaust rattle, possibly catalyst.

Fuel light on.

Slight play in both front suspension top mountings.

O/s/r tyre very low on air.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 66,603 miles

Coolant staining, rear of engine.

Damage to o/s door mirror glass.

Exhaust rattle, possibly catalyst.

Fuel light on.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in both front suspension top mountings.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s/r tyre very low on air.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer side wall.

Damage to O/S door.

Front brake discs in poor condition.

N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.

O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.

O/S/F seat tilt inop.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,759 miles

Both front bottom arm bushes starting to split

Child seat fitted

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Front discs slightly pitted

Offside headlamp has slight condensation inside lense

Part worn tyres on nearside rear and offside front

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,753 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front bottom arm bushes starting to split

Child seat fitted

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Front discs slightly pitted

Offside headlamp has slight condensation inside lense

Part worn tyres on nearside rear and offside front

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2008 45,248 miles

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

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

both front bottom arm bushes starting to split

front discs slighlty corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,248 miles

both front bottom arm bushes starting to split

front discs slighlty corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,776 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 ZTW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DA03 ZTW, 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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DA03 ZTW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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