MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
chip in zone B of windscreen
n/s/f suspension arm front mounting bush starting to unbond
oil leak on transmission
outer sills corroding
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
chip in centre of windscreen
n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge
wiper blades starting to split
chip in centre of windscreen
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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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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DK03 ZFL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2003.
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