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DA03 ZWS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,206 mi
Last recorded54,206 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 54,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

many areas on underside of vehicle very rusty/some light corrosion front/rear/both sides

near /side floor to sill area very rusty/some light corrosion

off/side floor to sill areas very rusty/*some light corrosion

some areas of vehicle structure on underside have been painted in thick underseal

vehicle been welded /repaired round both front suspension box sections

vehicle structure round both rear suspension arm pivot points very rusty/some light corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,823 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill areas very rusty/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill areas very rusty/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,799 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced round suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced round suspension mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake/steering/suspension areas very rusty/light corrosion

floor to sill areas very rusty/corroded near/side

floor to sill areas very rusty/corroded off/side

inner wing/suspension mounting struts very rusty/light corrosion /been sprayed in thick underseal

under side of vehicle been sprayed in thick underseal not able to fully inspect vehicle structure appears to be within limits on day of inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2021 47,792 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on inner wing round area of suspension frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on inner wing round area of suspension frame mounting unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near /side floor pan round area of suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced round suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced round suspension mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake/suspension areas front/rear very rusty/light corrosion

floor to sill areas near/off sides very rusty/light corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,988 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 46,988 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,670 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general / light corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle / chassis

Fail 18 Aug 2017 45,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general / light corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle / chassis

Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,681 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery insecure

exhaust mounts corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Aug 2016 42,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery insecure

exhaust mounts corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,005 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 20 Aug 2014 38,005 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 28 Aug 2013 33,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,275 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,946 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 31,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,302 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,128 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,120 miles

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

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

Rear Registration Plate Damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,276 miles

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper blade un-servicable

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,304 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 26,304 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,451 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,234 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 ZWS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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