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DG03 NMF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,657 mi
Last recorded68,657 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,556 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,311 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Bottom of the wing corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and perished.

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 63,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Bottom of the wing corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and perished.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,579 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 55,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,654 miles

Corrosion + hole to Lower N/S/F Wing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 47,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Corrosion + hole to Lower N/S/F Wing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,273 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

significant metalic rattle coming from engine area

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,716 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 34,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,701 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 28,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,991 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing on outside wall

Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NMF 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 64.7%.

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 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 NMF, 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 NMF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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