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DU03 HRN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,456 mi
Last recorded58,456 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 HRN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 58,456 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

under side corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,119 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front chassis behind front subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis behind fuel tank mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 51,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Braking system leaking in clip to body (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front chassis behind front subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis behind fuel tank mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre 0mm on inside edge of tread

Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axel mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill centre (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades ripped on ends (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

child seats fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 46,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

child seats fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2015 42,388 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,787 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 36,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,837 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 31,836 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,006 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,006 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 23,004 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,409 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 16,409 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres close to legal limits

Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,054 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 9,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 7,820 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 HRN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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