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DU03 HWR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

100,256 mi
Last recorded100,256 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,256 miles

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

Light Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

O/S/F Wing Corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,256 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S/R AND O/S/R AXLE BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Light Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

O/S/F Wing Corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 93,997 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 93,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis 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 Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 79,704 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,908 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 71,908 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2012 64,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,131 miles

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

slight play in nearside front shocker top

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,203 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2010 55,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,246 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 51,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,878 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 45,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,595 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,745 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 26,656 miles

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

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 HWR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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