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DL03 HFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,053 mi
Last recorded68,053 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 68,053 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil filter corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 68,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil filter corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 62,704 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on inner edges 195/45/16

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 62,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on inner edges 195/45/16

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 62,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 62,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 62,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,282 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,978 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,810 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,214 miles

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

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

evidence of power steering rack leaking

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Jul 2013 51,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

evidence of power steering rack leaking

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2012 47,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front discs corroding and wearing. Advise new discs at next pad change.

Front offside subframe to body mounting corroding. Stuill strong on test but attention advised.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,219 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,394 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 23,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,289 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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DL03 HFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DL03 HFZ, 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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DL03 HFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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