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DE03 VGY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,790 mi
Last recorded46,790 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 46,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both axel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 46,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

CENTRE AND REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVERS MAY BE OBSCURING FURTHER CORROSION

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear TYRE PRESSURE LOW

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear upper (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 44,396 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,837 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,182 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 39,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,687 miles

Oil leak

front and rear suspension top mounts have slight play but are within limits.

n/s and o/s front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2012 36,687 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension top mounts have slight play but are within limits.

n/s and o/s front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,313 miles

nearside front chassis leg has signs of corrosion!!

Fail 7 Dec 2011 33,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front chassis leg has signs of corrosion!!

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,481 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,444 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,771 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,275 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,515 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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DE03 VGY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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