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DE03 VRX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,132 mi
Last recorded67,132 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 67,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill hole front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch hole (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired holes outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper shocker mounting movement when jacked up

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

noise from steering wheel top bush area lock to lock

surface corrosion under side

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,676 miles

outer sills corroding

rear inner arches corroding

underside corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,440 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,440 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

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

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,031 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,085 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 43,740 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 43,733 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 40,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 37,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 30,258 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 30,248 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,053 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 VRX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

DE03 VRX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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