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DU03 NYS

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 NYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill has been repaired

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sill has been repaired

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 61,665 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Inner sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Boot floor corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,583 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,424 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,801 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis legs and both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,670 miles

oil leak

slight under car corrosion/chassis box section but not holed

Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

slight under car corrosion/chassis box section but not holed

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,837 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 41,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,152 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,406 miles

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

offside sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2012 32,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,413 miles

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

front disc's worn

front strut tops have slight play

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,136 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,598 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,988 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT STRUT TOPS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Mar 2007 6,294 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,211 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 NYS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NYS, 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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What year was DU03 NYS registered?

DU03 NYS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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