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DG53 ZRF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,653 mi
Last recorded90,653 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2016 90,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

items removed from drivers view

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,241 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 84,241 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2013 75,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,876 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 67,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,964 miles

exhaust corroded and has been repaired at front

o/s and n/s sills showing corrosion

o/s/fr floor box section corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,953 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

exhaust corroded and has been repaired at front

o/s and n/s sills showing corrosion

o/s/fr floor box section corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,273 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,608 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,364 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 29,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 19,981 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 ZRF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZRF, 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 DG53 ZRF registered?

DG53 ZRF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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