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DG03 ZSW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,210 mi
Last recorded82,210 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ZSW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 82,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,923 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 79,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,304 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,691 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,893 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 72,893 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r axle bush getting worn

Pass 27 Mar 2010 61,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 61,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2009 54,086 miles

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 47,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 47,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2006 30,614 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)

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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DG03 ZSW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DG03 ZSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 ZSW registered?

DG03 ZSW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DG03 ZSW safe to buy?

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