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DU03 EUC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

95,589 mi
Last recorded95,589 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 EUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,589 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,492 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipes corroded

Drivers seat lower pad insecure

Flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside front lower suspension arm bushes poor

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on inside edge

Suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,864 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,864 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,712 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 74,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,451 miles

Areas of surface rust on the underside.

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Front brake discs rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake starting to bind

Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,451 miles

Areas of surface rust on the underside.

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Front brake discs rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,183 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight movment in the o/s/r trailing arm bush.

Surface corrosion on the chassis

Fail 6 Jun 2012 67,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight movment in the o/s/r trailing arm bush.

Surface corrosion on the chassis

Pass 27 May 2011 56,899 miles

Front bumper damaged, it is secure and has no sharp edges.

Some noise from the o/s/r wheel bearing

Some surface corrosion around the front subframe mounts.

o/s/f fog lamp missing.

Fail 27 May 2011 56,899 miles

Front bumper damaged, it is secure and has no sharp edges.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Some noise from the o/s/r wheel bearing

Some surface corrosion around the front subframe mounts.

o/s/f fog lamp missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,201 miles

ther is some noise coming from the front end. the vsi allows massive movement at the strut top and the noise appears to be from here

there is a noise on the front which needs proper investigation

there is movement and play in the front roll bar, maybe this is the cause of the noise

Fail 4 Jun 2010 48,073 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 39,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,046 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 36,046 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,000 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,568 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,176 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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DU03 EUC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DU03 EUC, 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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DU03 EUC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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