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DA03 ABZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,506 mi
Last recorded77,506 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ABZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,506 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both axle pivit bushes in poor condition

floorpan, chassis, sill areas and suspension top mount areas corroded

o/s rack gaiter in poor condition

slight freeplay o/s front top shock bush

Fail 10 Sep 2018 77,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both axle pivit bushes in poor condition

floorpan, chassis, sill areas and suspension top mount areas corroded

o/s rack gaiter in poor condition

slight freeplay o/s front top shock bush

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,721 miles

some corrosion ns front corner of floorpan

Nearside Rear tyre flat

oil level very low

Fail 21 Aug 2017 69,715 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat

oil level very low

some corrosion ns front corner of floorpan

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,909 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,457 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

oil leak

outer sills and floorpan corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 50,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

oil leak

outer sills and floorpan corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 41,738 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 40,257 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills

heavy age cracking to rear tyres

signs of welding repairs to o/s/r box sill

Fail 14 May 2013 40,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to outer sills

heavy age cracking to rear tyres

signs of welding repairs to o/s/r box sill

Pass 18 May 2012 36,216 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

age cracking to rear tyres

corrosion to sills

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 36,216 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

age cracking to rear tyres

corrosion to sills

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 32,061 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F BRAKE STIFF WHEN TURNING WHEEL.

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

Fail 16 May 2011 32,062 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F BRAKE STIFF WHEN TURNING WHEEL.

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

Pass 22 May 2010 28,231 miles

Advance age cracking to both rear tyres

Advance corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/s/f wheel slightly binding on

Wipers poor

Pass 28 May 2009 26,236 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres age cracking

slight bind from o/s/f wheel

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 May 2008 19,437 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front lower arm inner bushes starting to unbond needs attention

exhaust corroded

headlight aims on lower limit

steering wheel cowling rubbing

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 May 2008 19,437 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front lower arm inner bushes starting to unbond needs attention

exhaust corroded

headlight aims on lower limit

steering wheel cowling rubbing

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 May 2007 13,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

age cracking on both rear tyres

slight dampness around steering rack

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2006 10,094 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 10,094 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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DA03 ABZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA03 ABZ, 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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DA03 ABZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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