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ET52 DBZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,871 mi
Last recorded96,871 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 DBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,871 miles

o/s tyre looks like been run flat

Fail 17 Oct 2025 96,871 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s tyre looks like been run flat

Pass 10 Oct 2024 93,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

drivers front seat base loose

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,411 miles

petrol temp but dose have a seal

Fail 11 Sep 2023 90,394 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald patch (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

temp fuel cap fitted but seals steering wheel clicking niose but okand not fouling

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,911 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 87,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,956 miles

Rear brake readings low

Fail 10 Sep 2018 72,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake readings low

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,199 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,276 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,025 miles

play on both top suspension mounts.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,422 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 38,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads low.play on both top suspension mounts.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,716 miles

both front tyres very low on tread and should be replaced as soon as possible.cracks on both rear tyres.front brake pads getting low.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,208 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 21,198 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,667 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 14,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 11,244 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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ET52 DBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ET52 DBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET52 DBZ registered?

ET52 DBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is ET52 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 DBZ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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