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DS03 YXK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,738 mi
Last recorded73,738 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 73,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,256 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 72,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,899 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 69,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,605 miles

Child seat fitted O/S/R - Not allowing full test on adult belt

EML On

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 66,604 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted O/S/R - Not allowing full test on adult belt

EML On

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,523 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 53,122 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,122 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,080 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,173 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 31,173 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,751 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,152 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 YXK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 YXK registered?

DS03 YXK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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