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DG03 ORK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

61,656 mi
Last recorded61,656 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ORK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 15 May 2023 61,656 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s/f inner wing n/s sill o/s rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 61,218 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 60,353 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 60,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2020 59,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 59,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 59,501 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,124 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 59,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak FROM THERMOSTAT HOUSING ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,755 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 58,755 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,166 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 58,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT REAR OF PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,157 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,098 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 51,085 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,745 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,246 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,346 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,749 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 32,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,479 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 23,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,721 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 19,721 miles

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

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

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 ORK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 ORK, 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 ORK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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