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DU03 HVE

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,024 mi
Last recorded55,024 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion Around Fuel Cap (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 55,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion Around Fuel Cap (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,150 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,404 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 45,402 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,370 miles

o/s outer sill coroding

Fail 14 Jan 2015 43,366 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,064 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 22 Feb 2014 39,075 miles

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

Both rear tyres 2mm

Offside rear bumper out rigger corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,322 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,282 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 21,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front wipers slightly poor

Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,058 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 17,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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 HVE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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