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DG53 ZPD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,259 mi
Last recorded69,259 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ZPD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,259 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear view mirror missing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,937 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 64,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 61,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,816 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 57,778 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 57,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

off side front outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,415 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,856 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS LIGHT CORROSION

FUEL NECK AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSHES ARE WORN

O/S/F CHASSIS IS CORRODED

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES AND DROP LINKS

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

THE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN

Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,846 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS LIGHT CORROSION

FUEL NECK AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSHES ARE WORN

O/S/F CHASSIS IS CORRODED

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES AND DROP LINKS

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

THE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,094 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 43,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,491 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 29,150 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 29,146 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,734 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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DG53 ZPD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG53 ZPD, 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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DG53 ZPD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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