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DG03 XPD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,723 mi
Last recorded91,723 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,723 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion WING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 91,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion WING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,105 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE RETAINING CLIP BROKEN BUT HOSE NOT FOULING

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE RETAINING CLIP BROKEN BUT HOSE NOT FOULING

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,525 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low

coolant low

engine management warning shows fault in system

Fail 19 Feb 2015 87,525 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low

coolant low

engine management warning shows fault in system

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine warning light shows fault in system

fuel filter corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 85,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine warning light shows fault in system

fuel filter corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,287 miles

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

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

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

emissions test only just passed

engine management warning lamp illuminated

noisey component in engine compartment

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,287 miles

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

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

emissions test only just passed

engine management warning lamp illuminated

noisey component in engine compartment

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,157 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

o/s/f door step rusty

outer sills rusty

rust around fuel filler neck

unable to tilt o/s/f seat back

vehicle structure rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2012 72,155 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

o/s/f door step rusty

outer sills rusty

rust around fuel filler neck

unable to tilt o/s/f seat back

vehicle structure rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,581 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,581 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 40,744 miles

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

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

rear tyres signs of perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,140 miles

front brake pads rather worn -clutch slave cylinder may be leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,679 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,947 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 27,947 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XPD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPD, 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 XPD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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