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DX03 NZW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,328 mi
Last recorded84,328 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,328 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 84,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,792 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,524 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,110 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 66,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 60,536 miles

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

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 60,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,695 miles

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2011 52,695 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,174 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filter very rusty, osr service brake olnly just in adjustment

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,174 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter very rusty, osr service brake olnly just in adjustment

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,801 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

oil leak

osf wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,368 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 21,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,817 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 16,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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DX03 NZW 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 54.5%.

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 DX03 NZW, 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 DX03 NZW registered?

DX03 NZW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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