Used Ford Ka Door

The Ford Ka ran across two distinct generations: the original Mk1 (1996–2008) and the Mk2 (2008–2016), and doors are not interchangeable between these two generations as the bodyshells are completely different. Within the Mk1, there was a facelift around 2003 which may affect panel fit, so if you are crossing that 2003 boundary you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying. Within the same generation and the same body position, doors are far more likely to interchange, but always have the breaker check your reg to be sure.

Yes, this matters significantly — the Ford Ka Mk1 was only ever produced as a 3-door, so this is not a concern for that generation. The Mk2 was offered in both 3-door and 5-door body styles, and front doors from a 3-door Mk2 are shaped differently to those from a 5-door Mk2, so you must match the door count exactly. Always tell the breaker whether your car is a 3-door or 5-door when requesting a quote.

For the Ford Ka, trim level does not affect door fitment — the door frame, hinges, and shut lines are the same across trims such as Studio, Edge, Zetec, and Titanium within the same generation and body style. You may find cosmetic differences such as different glass, door handles, or interior trim panels depending on the spec, but these do not prevent the door from fitting. Confirm the exact spec details you want with the breaker so you know what to expect when the door arrives.

Yes, absolutely — NS (nearside, the passenger side on the left in a UK right-hand-drive car) and OS (offside, the driver's side on the right) doors are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. Always state clearly to the breaker which side you need, and if you are unsure, look at your car from behind and the nearside is the left and the offside is the right. Getting this wrong means the door simply will not fit.

Both 2005 and 2007 fall within the Ford Ka Mk1 generation (1996–2008), and both are post-facelift models (the facelift arrived around 2003), so a door from a 2005 car has a good chance of fitting a 2007 car in the same side position. However, you should still have the breaker check both registrations to confirm there are no minor running changes that could affect fit. Never rely solely on year matching — always verify with the breaker using your exact reg.

Colour is not a fitment concern — a door from any colour Ka will fit your car as long as the generation, body style, door count, and side all match. You will almost certainly need to have the door resprayed to match your car, which is standard practice and any body shop can do this. Focus on getting the right door for your car mechanically, and sort the colour afterwards.