2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · ET52 DBZ
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/01/2003. Recorded mileage 96,871 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1299cc
ET52 DBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 96,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ET52 DBZ Mileage History
- 11/09/202390,394 mi
- 13/10/202390,411 mi+17 mi
- 10/10/202493,768 mi+3,357 mi
- 17/10/202596,871 mi+3,103 mi
- 17/10/202596,871 mi
Average of roughly 3,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ET52 DBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (ET52 DBZ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald patch (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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