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DL03 YFF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,991 mi
Last recorded93,991 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 93,110 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 93,107 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front chassis marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2017 93,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,759 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 91,759 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,600 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,977 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 80,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,236 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 79,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 78,770 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to feather

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

patches of corrosion

Fail 10 May 2013 78,770 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to feather

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

patches of corrosion

Pass 15 May 2012 65,657 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 65,657 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,313 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp is n.w

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,561 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,531 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 47,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,001 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 36,640 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,640 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 30,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front tyre nail

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,714 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre nail

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 YFF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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