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DN03 YRU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,501 mi
Last recorded45,501 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion lower chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat and perished

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jan 2016 45,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion lower chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat and perished

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,004 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,062 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,342 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,391 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,369 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,529 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2006 13,701 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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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DN03 YRU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DN03 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

DN03 YRU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DN03 YRU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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