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DV03 WZE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,831 mi
Last recorded66,831 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 WZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,367 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 56,439 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,920 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front outer and inner sill corroded but not holed

offside front and rear oute and innerr sills corroded but not holed

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,782 miles

previous welding repairs

Fail 29 Apr 2016 49,782 miles

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

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

previous welding repairs

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 38,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 38,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,363 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have play.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 23,363 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have play.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,640 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 19,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,363 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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DV03 WZE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV03 WZE, 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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DV03 WZE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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