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DX03 NZY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,242 mi
Last recorded51,242 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING BY FUEL FILLER PIPE (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL & OUTER SILL & INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRESSLIGHTY PERISHED

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES FRONT , REAR MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,541 miles

fuel filler area has surface rust present

power steering pipes have surface rust present

surface rust present on the offside front floor,rear closing panels and both front inner wings

Pass 12 Mar 2016 48,081 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 48,081 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,126 miles

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

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

slight play in the nearside rack end

surface rust present on both sills

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,417 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)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,119 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,239 miles

both outer sills,chassis rails,closing panels and floors showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,033 miles

n\s\r tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,012 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,374 miles

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

both front tyres wering on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2007 30,484 miles

both front top shock absorber mounts have slightly play

both back wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,823 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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DX03 NZY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX03 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

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

Is DX03 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 NZY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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