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DF03 XUC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,972 mi
Last recorded52,972 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 XUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,972 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 52,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 51,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 51,599 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 49,275 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 46,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 44,884 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 44,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,557 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 40,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 34,303 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,193 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,228 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,288 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 19,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,903 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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DF03 XUC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 DF03 XUC, 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 DF03 XUC registered?

DF03 XUC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DF03 XUC safe to buy?

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