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DV03 GGU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,158 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 86,158 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,801 miles

both rear closing panels corroded.

engine management light on dash.

front brake discs corroded.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

play in both rear axle bushes.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 76,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear closing panels corroded.

engine management light on dash.

front brake discs corroded.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

play in both rear axle bushes.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,819 miles

both headlamp patterns dull (border pass).

engine management light on dash.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

n/s front position lamp dull.

n/s rear number plate lamp dull.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 66,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both headlamp patterns dull (border pass).

engine management light on dash.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

n/s front position lamp dull.

n/s rear number plate lamp dull.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,592 miles

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

offside rear side light dim

offside rear wheel bearing requires greased

oil leak around engine

Fail 1 Feb 2012 57,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear side light dim

oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,269 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,320 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 47,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 44,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,408 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 37,407 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,291 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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DV03 GGU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV03 GGU, 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 GGU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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