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AD03 DKE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,040 mi
Last recorded52,040 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 52,040 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,831 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,365 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 50,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,913 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,410 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 48,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,330 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

cant see all brake pads

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,289 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 38,222 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,576 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,233 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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AD03 DKE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 DKE, 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 AD03 DKE registered?

AD03 DKE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is AD03 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DKE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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