MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
some corrosion ns front corner of floorpan
Nearside Rear tyre flat
oil level very low
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
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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