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DC03 YYZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,046 mi
Last recorded104,046 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 104,046 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting area coroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and os inner arches/subframe area. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and osr chassis legs coroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and osr sill coroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and os floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and os sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr/osr (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 103,994 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at most rear area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven 46% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded and in very poor condition in places

exhaust in poor condition (has multiple leaks in old weld repairs)

windscreen damage outside swept area (advise replacement)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,899 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,898 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner / outer sills and both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,723 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 97,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 91,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,615 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,496 miles

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

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perished & severe cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside side repeater lense missing but not showing white light

Oil leaks

Rear bumper damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,391 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 76,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,952 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,952 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,366 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2009 57,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,221 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 45,221 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 34,500 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 34,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 YYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YYZ, 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 YYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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