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ET03 ZDW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 ZDW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 64,090 miles

Nearside front tyre has its inner edge rounded

Offside rear wheel inner rim is damaged

Rear axle bushes have a play

Fail 29 May 2013 64,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front tyre has its inner edge rounded

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

Offside rear wheel inner rim is damaged

Rear axle bushes have a play

Fail 7 Jun 2012 57,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,416 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 50,694 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 50,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 39,824 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,806 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,391 miles

front brake dicsc in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,661 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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ET03 ZDW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ET03 ZDW, 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 ET03 ZDW registered?

ET03 ZDW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is ET03 ZDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 ZDW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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