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DF03 FRZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,383 mi
Last recorded83,383 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 83,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,815 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 82,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg near axle mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,527 miles

n/s headlight poor pattern

Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s headlight poor pattern

Fail 3 Nov 2014 81,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,094 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn uneven

Fail 4 Jun 2013 77,094 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,686 miles

clutch badly worn

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Nov 2011 67,686 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch badly worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,021 miles

both front discs excesively corroded on inner edge

oil level on minimum

Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,129 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 48,128 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,108 miles

o/sf wishbone bush back n/sf wishbone bush back

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,331 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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,730 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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DF03 FRZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DF03 FRZ, 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 DF03 FRZ registered?

DF03 FRZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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