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DV03 GYC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,615 mi
Last recorded61,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,615 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak tank empty ()

Front brake discs are corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alloy spacer between axle and offside rear hub is deteriorated and part broken

exhaust mounts corroded and broken but system is still supported

offside and nearside front tyres are deteriorated and split around inner sidewalls

Fail 27 Jun 2017 61,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak tank empty ()

Front brake discs are corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

alloy spacer between axle and offside rear hub is deteriorated and part broken

exhaust mounts corroded and broken but system is still supported

offside and nearside front tyres are deteriorated and split around inner sidewalls

rusty underneath advise corrosion treatment

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished .

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 55,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished .

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,636 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,580 miles

General corrosion underbody

Fail 11 Aug 2014 46,580 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,880 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 41,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,302 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 32,302 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,336 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,582 miles

lift in n/s/rear top shocker mount

oil leak from filter area

rad leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2008 26,582 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

lift in n/s/rear top shocker mount

oil leak from filter area

rad leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2007 22,649 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to o/s/rear quarter panal

Fail 28 Sep 2007 22,649 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to o/s/rear quarter panal

Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,366 miles

offside front wishbone rear mount worn

rear tyre cracked in tread pattern.

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 GYC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 GYC, 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 GYC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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