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DS03 SYX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,701 mi
Last recorded70,701 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 SYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 70,701 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired osf and nsf floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel damaged outer

Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,689 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR WITHIN 30 CM OF SUSPENSION (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR WITHIN 30 CM OF SUSPENSION (6.1.B.2)

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT CHASSIS SECTIONS

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,233 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL FLOOR AND CHASSIS SECTIONS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,826 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,948 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS NEXT TO SUBFRAME MOUNTING FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE APPLIED

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,787 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT + OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS BOTH SIDES

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,403 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside inner sills to floor at rear starting to show signs of corrosion with in vehicle prescribed areas

offside and nearside outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion with in vehicle prescribed areas

offside main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

surface scratches to windscreen in zone A + B

Fail 11 Apr 2012 55,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside and nearside inner sills to floor at rear starting to show signs of corrosion with in vehicle prescribed areas

offside and nearside outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion with in vehicle prescribed areas

offside main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow from exhaustfront flexi

surface scratches to windscreen in zone A + B

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear coil springs

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

smalkl damage to rear number plate

wheel trims fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2011 51,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear coil springs

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

smalkl damage to rear number plate

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,944 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,798 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 13,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 SYX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SYX, 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 SYX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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