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DK03 ZBN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,414 mi
Last recorded42,414 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ZBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 42,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill corroded

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

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

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 39,882 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 39,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,103 miles

Front tyres feathering on inner shoulders

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,461 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 34,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,895 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,123 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,121 miles

N/s/r road wheel buckled

Fail 13 Jan 2011 26,121 miles

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

N/s/r road wheel buckled

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,898 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,556 miles

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

advise(both front strut tops have momment)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 22,556 miles

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

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

advise(both front strut tops have momment)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,763 miles

advise(slight play nearside front strut top)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 1,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,882 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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DK03 ZBN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DK03 ZBN, 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 DK03 ZBN registered?

DK03 ZBN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is DK03 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 ZBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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