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DV03 GWJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 101,115 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak under vehicle present ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

parts of underbody covered in underseal,

power steering fluid on minimum

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrorion to offside rear chassis area near exhaust

surface corrosion covered by sticker around outside fuel flap area

Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,170 miles

EML on

Nearside Front tyre, cracking within thread and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre, cracking within thread and slightly out of shape

Offside Front bumper, insecure

Offside Rear chassis/sill corroded, not near and components

exhaust system/mounts corroded

nearside rear and offside rear, inner sills slightly corroded

oil seepage around rocker cover area

oil seepage under vehicle around engine and gearbox area

parts of underbody covered in underseal

power steering fluid reservoir has a slight misting of oil

slight corrosion around fuel flap

Fail 2 Oct 2015 96,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure possibly run on flate (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape/lumps (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

EML on

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

Nearside Front tyre, cracking within thread and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre, cracking within thread and slightly out of shape

Offside Front bumper, insecure

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear chassis/sill corroded, not near and components

brake pedal slight creeping while under pressure

exhaust system/mounts corroded

nearside rear and offside rear, inner sills slightly corroded

oil seepage around rocker cover area

oil seepage under vehicle around engine and gearbox area

parts of underbody covered in underseal

power steering fluid reservoir has a slight misting of oil

slight corrosion around fuel flap

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,058 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter coroded

o/s/r tyre out of shape

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 92,058 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter coroded

o/s/r tyre out of shape

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,927 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 86,029 miles

movement nearside front top strut mounting

outer sills corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 86,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

bonnet stiff on hinges

movement nearside front top strut mounting

outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 80,013 miles

offside and nearside front floor corroded

oil leaks

rear brakes noisey

scratches on body

Fail 14 Jul 2012 79,776 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front floor corroded

oil leaks

rear brakes noisey

scratches on body

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,767 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 71,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,597 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 55,858 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 49,364 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,864 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 26,796 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 26,796 miles

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

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 GWJ 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 61.1%.

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

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