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DA03 VDT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,399 mi
Last recorded64,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VDT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,399 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 64,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,417 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,961 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)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Fail 11 Jul 2015 50,961 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,129 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,054 miles

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

o/s and n/s front suspension arms rear bushes slight worn

o/s and n/s rear axle front main bushes slight worn

Fail 15 Jul 2013 34,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s front suspension arms rear bushes slight worn

o/s and n/s rear axle front main bushes slight worn

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,098 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 31,097 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,714 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,008 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 26,007 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 169,687 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 16,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,922 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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DA03 VDT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA03 VDT, 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 VDT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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