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DC03 ZBE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 80,012 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 73,804 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front anti roll bar d bush worn

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2017 73,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

front anti roll bar n/s d bush worn

front springs corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

rear faces on front brake discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 69,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,631 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks in between the tread

Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks in between the tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,960 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,957 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 55,167 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 55,167 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,163 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 45,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside front flexi hose has slight signs of cracking!!

Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,212 miles

oil leak

slight seep on power steering pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,716 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,567 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,692 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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DC03 ZBE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC03 ZBE, 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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DC03 ZBE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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