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DN03 JVH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,279 mi
Last recorded77,279 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 JVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,279 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 77,279 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,566 miles

rear tyres showing age related cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2014 71,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nsr tyre showing age related cracks

Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight corrosion on nearside front inner wing

Slight corrosion on offside floor to sill and both front floors

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,398 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 66,393 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 66,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 61,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,903 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,941 miles

Advise underbody rustproofing

Both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking)

Corrosion developing around fuel filler cap - advise repair

Windscreen cracked at lower edge outside swept zone

Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,908 miles

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

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

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

Advise underbody rustproofing

Both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking)

Corrosion developing around fuel filler cap - advise repair

Windscreen cracked at lower edge outside swept zone

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,949 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 37,726 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,392 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,223 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,265 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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DN03 JVH 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 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 DN03 JVH, 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 DN03 JVH registered?

DN03 JVH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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