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DV03 ZFS

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,777 mi
Last recorded54,777 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ZFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,777 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 53,122 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,488 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,691 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,360 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,648 miles

Offside front bottom arm bush perished

STRONG ADVISE - Front strut top mountings slight play

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front tyre worn edges

Slight play in rear strut top mountings

Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,777 miles

near side front tyre close to wear bars (2mm)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,839 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 13,838 miles

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

o/s steering rack end exessive play

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,969 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 ZFS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 ZFS, 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 DV03 ZFS registered?

DV03 ZFS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DV03 ZFS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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