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DG03 NLV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,985 mi
Last recorded64,985 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 NLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,985 miles

Slight play in front suspension top mounts

Underbody, Coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,909 miles

General underbody corrosion

Slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,909 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,044 miles

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,423 miles

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Headlights poor pattern

O/s/f wheel rim damaged

S;light play in antiroll bar bushes

Fail 24 Mar 2014 51,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Headlights poor pattern

O/s/f wheel rim damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

S;light play in antiroll bar bushes

Tyres very low on pressure

Wipers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,997 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 48,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,998 miles

Cracking to offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Play in nearside front top suspension mounting.

Play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 39,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Cracking to offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Play in nearside front top suspension mounting.

Play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriated

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 13 Mar 2010 33,384 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriated

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,780 miles

slight cracking to both rear tyre outer sidewalls

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,780 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight cracking to both rear tyre outer sidewalls

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,076 miles

advise travel on footbrake

Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,692 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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DG03 NLV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 DG03 NLV, 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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DG03 NLV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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