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DU03 HNK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,991 mi
Last recorded89,991 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 HNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2016 89,991 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering boot floor (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor boot (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill and outer. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,540 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 83,540 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 76,102 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,834 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,296 miles

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

bonnet pull insecure

nearside rear tyre slight bulges in sidewalls

offside front inner wheel rim damaged pulling tyre in

Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,942 miles

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,999 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 31,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,625 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 HNK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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