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DK03 ZGL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,391 mi
Last recorded45,391 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ZGL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,391 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,479 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 43,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,125 miles

Advise slight wear on all four tyres and all have slight cracks in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,319 miles

advise all four tyres for cracking inbetween tread pattern

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,765 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 31,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,434 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 29,430 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,405 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 13,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,961 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 ZGL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

DK03 ZGL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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