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DN03 YRV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,747 mi
Last recorded74,747 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2019 74,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to the rear sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 71,311 miles

Front both top shock mounts have slight movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear top shock mount slight movement

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear both radius arm bushes worn and have slight movement

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,186 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

repair on brake servo covered unable to fully inspect the repair

Fail 15 Dec 2017 67,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear number plate damaged

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,429 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear no plate cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 1656513 77T (4.1.D.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear no plate cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,101 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

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

Offside Front Vertical Link Boot Damaged But Still Preventing Dirt

Offside Rear Brake Line Corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 56,554 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filter body heavily corroded

rear brake application 30%

Fail 8 Dec 2014 56,554 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust back box mounting rubber has come out of the chassis

fuel filter body heavily corroded

rear brake application 30%

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,967 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,850 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,405 miles

Both bottom ball joint rubbers split.

Nearside front wheel damaged on inner rim

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside front wiper blade small split.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 45,405 miles

Both bottom ball joint rubbers split.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheel damaged on inner rim

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside front wiper blade small split.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,958 miles

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

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

front discs worn,cracks in tyre,n/s/rear.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 25,146 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 21,411 miles

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

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

slight play in nears side top shock absorber mount

Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 YRV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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