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DE03 AVG

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

32,426 mi
Last recorded32,426 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 AVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2017 32,413 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,653 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 30,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,639 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,823 miles

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

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

corrosion on n/s rear inner wheel arch

front no plate cracked

n/s outer sill corroded centre

n/s rear tyre perishing and cracking

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear body panel damaged

rear wiper rubber split and worn

Fail 28 Apr 2014 24,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s rear inner wheel arch

front no plate cracked

n/s outer sill corroded centre

n/s rear tyre perishing and cracking

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear body panel damaged

rear wiper rubber split and worn

Pass 1 May 2013 22,555 miles

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 22,531 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 1 May 2012 20,965 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 190,303 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside surface rusting

side wall crackingnearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,934 miles

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,540 miles

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill

o/s rear axle bush deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2009 16,538 miles

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

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill

o/s rear axle bush deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,802 miles

a lot free travel on rear foot brake

Fail 17 Mar 2008 14,802 miles

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

a lot free travel on rear foot brake

Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,265 miles

lot free play in rear brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2007 13,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

lot free play in rear brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,889 miles

Nearside 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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DE03 AVG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE03 AVG, 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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DE03 AVG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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