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DS03 YYX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,902 mi
Last recorded66,902 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 YYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,902 miles

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

Rear parking brake cable outer sheathing corroded but park brake operation satifactory

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,465 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front minor damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,249 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,249 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,297 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 41,293 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,195 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 35,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,107 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 30,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,595 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 24,589 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,184 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,407 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 8,313 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 YYX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

DS03 YYX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is DS03 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 YYX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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