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DA03 VDV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,739 mi
Last recorded59,739 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,739 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 59,739 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded.

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,222 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,576 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,318 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,806 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 38,806 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,937 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,067 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,067 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 26,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,600 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 VDV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VDV, 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 DA03 VDV registered?

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

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