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DU03 HRE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,550 mi
Last recorded114,550 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,493 miles

Front both side brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside Front upper suspension mount some play

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front windscreen cracked

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,290 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 112,266 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal pannel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer seal pannel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Crack in windscreen outside the swept zone

General corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,395 miles

crack in windscreen -offside bottom corner

offside front floor started to corrode

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 109,395 miles

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

crack in windscreen -offside bottom corner

offside front floor started to corrode

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,816 miles

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

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2014 103,748 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner disc face.

crack in windscreen.

n/s rack gaiter perished.

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to de-bond.

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,699 miles

windscreen damaged offside,slight corrosion on front disc inner face,slight play in both front suspension top mounts,body damage nearside rear,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,878 miles

front suspension/steering noisy,front discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,204 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Power steering hydraulic pipes corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,535 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,076 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 69,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front wheel arch cover insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing lupy and low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing lumpy on inner edge

power steering fluid level low

power steering noisey

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,942 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 62,942 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,648 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 58,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,084 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 52,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HRE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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