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DE03 ASX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,650 mi
Last recorded72,650 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ASX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,650 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,067 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 48,003 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 41,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,877 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 17 Mar 2009 25,876 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,305 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,070 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to perish

slight buckle to nearside front wheel inner rim

slight play to nearside front upper strut mount

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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DE03 ASX 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 78.6%.

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 DE03 ASX, 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 DE03 ASX registered?

DE03 ASX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is DE03 ASX safe to buy?

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