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DS03 CRV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,146 mi
Last recorded95,146 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 CRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs sensor (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs sensor (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust shield insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,097 miles

all welded areas coverd in paint

Fail 29 Apr 2015 87,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

all welded areas coverd in paint

Fail 13 Mar 2015 87,090 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2014 83,487 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 83,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 83,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

power steering pump noisey in operation

underside of vehicle showing signs of deterioration

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,217 miles

Front chassis legs heavly corroded

Fuel filter heavly corroded

NSF top mount worn

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak on engine and oil filter leaking

Rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 80,217 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front chassis legs heavly corroded

Fuel filter heavly corroded

NSF top mount worn

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak on engine and oil filter leaking

Rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Slight bind in both rear wheels

Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,111 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

oil leak on rear of engine

Fail 1 Mar 2012 92,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,130 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,130 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Number plate light dim

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Number plate light dim

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,544 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,238 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,951 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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DS03 CRV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DS03 CRV, 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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DS03 CRV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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