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DV52 ZVL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,466 mi
Last recorded90,466 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,466 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

general signs of corrosion on underside and on outer sills of vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2018 90,466 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing slit pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holes at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

general signs of corrosion on underside and on outer sills of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2017 87,515 miles

Evidence of previous welding repairs

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer sill corroded and weak

Play/ movement nearside and offside top strut mounts

Unable to fully inspect welding repairs due to painted/undersealed

Underside vehicle corroded in various places

Fail 23 Jan 2017 87,474 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Evidence of previous welding repairs

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer sill corroded and weak

Play/ movement nearside and offside top strut mounts

Underside vehicle corroded in various places

Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,642 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 86,581 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Centre Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play Steering u/j joint bolt loose (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle support, inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor pan to sill (5.2.6)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,701 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,449 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 81,446 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 78,851 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,740 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,740 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 62,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 62,837 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,345 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 54,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,656 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 45,656 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,998 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,093 miles

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

Nearside front inner brake disc ridged.

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

Wipers smeary.

Pass 13 Dec 2005

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 ZVL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVL, 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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DV52 ZVL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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