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DU03 HMA

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

36,452 mi
Last recorded36,452 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,452 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2017 36,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis has corrosion

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

corrosion around fuel cap

Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,618 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil Leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 23,612 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Both Rear tyres are perished

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,612 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Both Rear tyres are perished

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 18,583 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,035 miles

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

oil leak.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 15,029 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive 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)

oil leak.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,672 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 10,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 4,856 miles

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

o/s an d n/s/f brake discs slightly worn on inner face

Fail 7 Feb 2011 4,856 miles

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

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

o/s an d n/s/f brake discs slightly worn on inner face

Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,174 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,541 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,067 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,067 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,706 miles

oil leak

small cut on o/s/r tyre outer wall, but n ot to cords. (KLEBER 165/65R1377T).

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 HMA 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 63.2%.

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

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