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DK03 ZFW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,889 mi
Last recorded84,889 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ZFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 84,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area near brake hose/pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall has several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,332 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f top mount bush strut slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,637 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f and o/s/f floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to back sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to back (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f top mount bush strut slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2016 82,770 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

general surface rust

slight play in both front top mount bush

Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,354 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 81,354 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,484 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 78,484 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,541 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 72,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,380 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,096 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,738 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 ZFW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

DK03 ZFW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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