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DU03 FUD

2003 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

3,804 mi
Last recorded3,804 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 FUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 3,804 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

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

Offside Front Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 3,804 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

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

Offside Front Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished

both outer sills, both front floors and offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 96,346 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished

both outer sills, both front floors and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,923 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,117 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

movement to steering wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

movement to steering wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,691 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,686 miles

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,188 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear position lamps have a poor connection

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,204 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f wishbone bush started to pull out

Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres cracking

track rod ends split pin missing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,659 miles

rear tyres cracking

track rod ends split pin missing

Fail 29 Aug 2008 49,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 40,671 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 40,543 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 40,542 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,668 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to scrub outer edge

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 FUD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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