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AD03 DOU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,028 mi
Last recorded82,028 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 76,193 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,376 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 64,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,327 miles

osf and nsf suspention arm inner rear bushs deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 4 Jul 2011 62,315 miles

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

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

nsf brake hose slightly deteriorated

osf and nsf suspention arm inner rear bushs deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

osf brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,471 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,747 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 24,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside tyres scolloping

o/s/f bracket for a/b/s missing

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 DOU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DOU, 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 AD03 DOU registered?

AD03 DOU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is AD03 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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