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DF03 XUL

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,469 mi
Last recorded45,469 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 XUL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,469 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,074 miles

both front inner wings corroded

front floor corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 43,071 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet hinges seized

both front inner wings corroded

front floor corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,551 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 37,543 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,811 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 30,811 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear coil spring broken o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,180 miles

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

all four tyres perished on sidewalls

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,802 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,699 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 23,699 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,887 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,097 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 22,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 20,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,286 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 13,285 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,485 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 10,472 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 6,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,660 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 XUL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

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

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