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DC03 AVG

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,903 mi
Last recorded67,903 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 AVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 67,903 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill seperated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 64,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,129 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 56,129 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,709 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 52,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 52,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,426 miles

all four tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

n/s/r bleed nipple missing

Fail 24 Jun 2010 42,426 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

all four tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

n/s/r bleed nipple missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,209 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 36,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,924 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,222 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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DC03 AVG 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 63.2%.

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 DC03 AVG, 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 DC03 AVG registered?

DC03 AVG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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