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DS03 OXR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,482 mi
Last recorded62,482 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 OXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,482 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,936 miles

both sills sill to floors and inner flitches slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 52,934 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both sills sill to floors and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,155 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 41,155 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Feb 2016 32,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

seats will not move for passengers to get in to the rear

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,514 miles

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

both front shock absober top mounts have slight play

both front tyres on limit

both front wishbone back bushes starting to unbond

Fail 27 Feb 2015 29,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front shock absober top mounts have slight play

both front tyres on limit

both front wishbone back bushes starting to unbond

Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,257 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 3,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,261 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 3,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 2,766 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 2,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 1,490 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 OXR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DS03 OXR, 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 DS03 OXR registered?

DS03 OXR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DS03 OXR safe to buy?

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