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DC03 AVR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

113,235 mi
Last recorded113,235 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 AVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 113,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank neck corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 113,235 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank neck corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,018 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 108,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,057 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 98,720 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area/holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area/holed (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,551 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,551 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,033 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 74,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,231 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,159 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 63,089 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 56,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,720 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,911 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Sidewall of o/s/r tyre perishing slightly due to age of tyre. Slight cracking in tread of n/s/r tyre.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 46,911 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Sidewall of o/s/r tyre perishing slightly due to age of tyre. Slight cracking in tread of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 36,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,642 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perished

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

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)

excess travel on brake pedal although vehicle has reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,674 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 AVR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AVR, 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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DC03 AVR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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