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DU03 FOV

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,205 mi
Last recorded80,205 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 80,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front brakes slight imbalance

Front o/s & n/s lower arm bushes deteriorated

Front o/s & n/s wipers start to split & smear screen

Nearside Outer sill surface corrosion

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

Offside Outer sill surface corrosion

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

Rear brakes low effort

Rear o/s & n/s axle bushes slight play

battery loose

brakes soft

slight play o/s & n/s front top strut mounts

Fail 14 May 2018 79,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front brakes slight imbalance

Front o/s & n/s lower arm bushes deteriorated

Front o/s & n/s wipers start to split & smear screen

Nearside Outer sill surface corrosion

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

Offside Outer sill surface corrosion

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

Rear brakes low effort

Rear o/s & n/s axle bushes slight play

battery loose

brakes soft

slight play o/s & n/s front top strut mounts

Pass 23 May 2017 77,347 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight underside corrosion

Fail 17 May 2017 77,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal at the rack. (rack looks new) (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf and osf floor and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 72,785 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 72,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode

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

outer sills corroded

superficial cracking of n/s/f tyre outer sill

Pass 11 May 2015 67,298 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 62,995 miles

damp around steering rack

Pass 20 May 2013 60,490 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 58,477 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 56,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 53,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,206 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 27 Jan 2009 53,206 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 4 Feb 2008 47,212 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,212 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,011 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 47,011 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,802 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FOV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU03 FOV, 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 FOV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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