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DK03 ZFL

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,129 mi
Last recorded88,129 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ZFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all underside components undersealed

offside headlamp slightly misted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,126 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all underside components undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,669 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

offside headlamp slightly misted

underseal and grease applied to underside of vechicle

Fail 31 Oct 2016 87,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

offside headlamp slightly misted

underseal and grease applied to underside of vechicle

Fail 14 Jun 2016 87,656 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front floors and chassis showing corrosion

offside headlamp slightly misted

small split to nearside wiper

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,748 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front floor sections showing corrosion

both outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,404 miles

chip in zone B of windscreen

n/s/f suspension arm front mounting bush starting to unbond

oil leak on transmission

outer sills corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2013 79,199 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in centre of windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,199 miles

chip in centre of windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,995 miles

chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2012 77,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

chip in centre of windscreen

fuel filter corroding

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 75,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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 2 Apr 2010 64,926 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 64,926 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near/side and off/side rear tyres 165/65 R 13 perishing on inner and outer walls

spare wheel missing

Fail 7 Apr 2008 44,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near/side and off/side rear tyres 165/65 R 13 perishing on inner and outer walls

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,039 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,806 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 23,806 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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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DK03 ZFL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DK03 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

DK03 ZFL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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