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DC03 FCL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,639 mi
Last recorded21,639 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 FCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,639 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 21,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner tread

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,602 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 18,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,248 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 17,221 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,779 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,905 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perrished sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,842 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 12,166 miles

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

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

n/s/r/tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2008 12,166 miles

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

n/s/r/tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2007 10,340 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,485 miles

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 FCL 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 73.3%.

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 DC03 FCL, 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

How do I check the history of DC03 FCL?

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What year was DC03 FCL registered?

DC03 FCL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DC03 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 FCL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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