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DV52 ZSX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,302 mi
Last recorded47,302 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 47,302 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 46,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 44,036 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 44,036 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,651 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 34,861 miles

nsf lower arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 2 Feb 2018 34,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsf lower arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,040 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracks in nearside rear and offside rear tyres

rust/corrosion nearside rear sill

Fail 21 Jan 2014 29,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracks in nearside rear and offside rear tyres

rust/corrosion nearside rear sill

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,804 miles

nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,241 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,746 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,892 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,612 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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DV52 ZSX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV52 ZSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV52 ZSX registered?

DV52 ZSX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is DV52 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 ZSX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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