MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,335 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
floor of car slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
underbody corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
underbody corrosion
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
numerous areas of corrosion under vehicle
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
numerous areas of corrosion under vehicle
brake overhaul soon o/s/f metal brake pipe corrosion,front disc corrosion
heavy corrosion inc suspension,sills inc n/s/f.
rear previous accident damage
suspension bush play inc both top struts
Offside front brake disc pitted.
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight cracking nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight cracking nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
FRONT DISCS CORRODED
FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SPLITTING
OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS SPLITTING
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 XBD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 XBD, 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 XBD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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