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DV03 GDU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,204 mi
Last recorded53,204 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 53,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 53,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,135 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded mounts thinning

Fail 28 Mar 2018 50,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg is badly corroded and spliting (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded mounts thinning

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,620 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipes grease coated

Nearside Outer Sill small corrosion areas / thinning but not holed

Offside Outer Sill has corrosion areas / thinning but not holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Rear Chassis leg by rear subframe slight corrosion

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front discs slightly worn

outer sills corroded/weak

power steering pipes corroded

rear inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,188 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underside rusty in places

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,357 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 32,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

rear panel corroded

slight corrosion around fuel filler neck

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,160 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,736 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,334 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,061 miles

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

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

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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DV03 GDU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DV03 GDU, 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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DV03 GDU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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