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DY03 GTZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,960 mi
Last recorded61,960 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 GTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,960 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,931 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 58,931 miles

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

Both outer sills starting too corrod.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,228 miles

both lower outer sills starting to blister.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both lower outer sills starting to blister.

noise from inside o/s/r tyre when rotated.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,614 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 43,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,791 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 41,002 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,002 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,799 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 38,799 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,912 miles

chip nearside front windscreen.

suspect front inner brake pad's low & disc's getting thin.unable to check inner brake pad's.service due.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,338 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 28,338 miles

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

chip nearside front windscreen

nearside front tyre getting low see healthcheck report for tyre's

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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DY03 GTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DY03 GTZ, 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 DY03 GTZ registered?

DY03 GTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is DY03 GTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 GTZ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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