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DL03 BHE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,775 mi
Last recorded57,775 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 BHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 57,775 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,217 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 56,217 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,980 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 54,978 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,908 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 53,907 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,830 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,830 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,775 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 50,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,825 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,333 miles

slight play in all top suspension mounts when vehicle jacked up

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,051 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,855 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 14,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front tyre treads starting to crack in centre of treads

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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DL03 BHE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DL03 BHE, 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 DL03 BHE registered?

DL03 BHE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DL03 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL03 BHE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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