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DE03 VHB

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,597 mi
Last recorded29,597 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 29,597 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 29,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 9 May 2017 29,516 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 9 May 2017 29,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing split pin missing t/rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing spilt pin missing t/rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by position lamp (1.2.1f)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 25 Apr 2017 29,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 out of 8 bulbs inop (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front and rear mounts (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked change ASAP

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked change ASAP

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front and rear mounts (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked change ASAP

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 28,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,085 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 9 Apr 2014 27,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,115 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,728 miles

front wipers smearing

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

small splits in offside rear tyre plus worn irregular

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,818 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,264 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 20,264 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 17,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 17,672 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,961 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 12,144 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 9,055 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 VHB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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