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DA03 VYF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,862 mi
Last recorded90,862 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,862 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 90,862 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,446 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 88,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 79,573 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 70,055 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 70,030 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,629 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,829 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,591 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 41,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,463 miles

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,601 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 VYF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYF, 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 DA03 VYF registered?

DA03 VYF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is DA03 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 VYF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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