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DL03 GXT

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,855 mi
Last recorded45,855 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 GXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 45,855 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to major water leak from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spring is sat on top of the tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged rubbing on snapped spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

major water leak from corroded engine core plug

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills and floors (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 42,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills and floors (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 40,480 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to all areas & various welding repairs

Fail 11 Apr 2017 40,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

general corrosion all areas & various welding repairs

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,001 miles

general corrosion all areas & both sills

previous welding repair to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 14 Mar 2016 37,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion all areas & both sills

previous welding repair to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,771 miles

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

corrosion to sills

Fail 5 Apr 2014 33,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,723 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,692 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,539 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 26,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,010 miles

n/s/rear tyre is perished

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,066 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,488 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,369 miles

removed objects hanging from interior mirror to complete test.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 12,319 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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DL03 GXT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DL03 GXT, 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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DL03 GXT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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