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DC03 AVJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,950 mi
Last recorded111,950 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

engine management light on & engine misfiring

offside front tyre sidewall perished & split

rear wiper blade split

reduced effort - offside rear service brake

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2013 111,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

engine management light on & engine misfiring

offside front tyre sidewall perished & split

rear wiper blade split

reduced effort - offside rear service brake

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation in offside headlamp (not bad enough to affect MOT)

engine management lamp on (MOT fail in a few months)

fuel filter corroded

suspect offside rear tyre underinflated

Fail 27 Jul 2012 84,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp (not bad enough to affect MOT)

engine management lamp on (MOT fail in a few months)

fuel filter corroded

suspect offside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,459 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 69,459 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,369 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 51,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

O/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,688 miles

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

advise wrong size wiper blades fitted to front.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 39,586 miles

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

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

advise wrong size wiper blades fitted to front.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,201 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2008 32,201 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,453 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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DC03 AVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DC03 AVJ, 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 AVJ registered?

DC03 AVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2003.

Is DC03 AVJ safe to buy?

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