MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Mil light on
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
air filter box loose
offside rear tyre deteriorated to outer sidewall
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
air filter box loose
offside rear tyre deteriorated to outer sidewall
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE03 VHC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2003.
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