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DY03 ZSN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,374 mi
Last recorded49,374 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2016 49,374 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

rear axle bushes have slight play

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 26 May 2015 37,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear indicator lens damaged.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/rear tyre has been repaired on inner side wall

Fail 1 Apr 2014 34,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/rear tyre has been repaired on inner side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,909 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 165/65/13,n/s front tyre approx 10% worn,o/s front tyre approx 3/4 worn & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted, rear tyres new,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn.

n/s front suspension lower link arm rear bush cracking

service brake efficiency 54%, parking brake efficiency 19%, front brake pads approx 10% worn.

underbody slight rust in places, exhaust pipes rusty, flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust pipes rusty,underbody rusty in places, front brake discs have wear,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

front & rear tyre sizes 165/65/13,n/s front tyre approx 3/4 worn & has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,rear tyres approx 2/3 worn & outer walls cracked.

o/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,spare wheel tyre as new.

rear brakes adjust

Fail 17 Mar 2011 28,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust pipes rusty,underbody rusty in places, front brake discs have wear,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

front & rear tyre sizes 165/65/13,n/s front tyre approx 3/4 worn & has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,rear tyres approx 2/3 worn & outer walls cracked.

o/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,spare wheel tyre as new.

service brake efficiency 59%,parking brake efficiency 19%, rear brakes adjust.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,717 miles

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

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 165/65/13,front tyres approx 3/4 worn,n/s front tyre has outside marked on outer wall & o/s front tyre has rotation marked on outer wall both correctly fitted,n/s front tyre outer edge wearing

rear tyres approx 2/3 worn & outer walls cracked,spare wheel tyre new,exhaust pipes rusty,rear brakes adjust.

service brake 61% parking brake 20%

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,226 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/65/13 & all approx 1/2 worn,n/s front tyre has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,n/s front tyre has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,spare wheel tyre new,rear tyres outer walls cracking

rear wiper blade rubber splitting on bottom end,rear brakes adjust,bottom of steering rack mechanism damp (suspect slight leak inwardly on steering rack mechanism).

service brake efficency 60%, parking brake efficiency 21%.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear tyre sizes 165/65/13,n/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn & has outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted, o/s front tyre approx 1/2 worn & has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted.

rear tyres approx 1/2 worn & outer walls slightly cracked, spare wheel tyre new,rear brakes adjust,o/s & n/s power steering rack ends damp.

service brake efficiency 55%,handbrake efficiency 18%.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,465 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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DY03 ZSN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY03 ZSN, 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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DY03 ZSN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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