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DV03 GYF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,426 mi
Last recorded51,426 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,426 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 49,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 46,452 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 45,293 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 43,855 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 43,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded within 30cm of suspension component. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded within 30cm of suspension component. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded within 30cm of suspension component. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded with 30cm of suspension component. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension component. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of suspension component. (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s front brake binding very slightly.

n/s front inner wheel arch corroding.

o/s front chassis corroding.

o/s rear inner sill corroding.

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of suspension component.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,447 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

both front and rear floor pans lightly corroding.

both front and rear inner wheel arches lightly corroding.

both rear inner sills lightly corroding.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s front chassis lightly corroding.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 42,422 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

both front and rear floor pans lightly corroding.

both front and rear inner wheel arches lightly corroding.

both rear inner sills lightly corroding.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s front chassis lightly corroding.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,819 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front floor pans lightly corroding.

both rear axle bushes perishing.

both rear inner sills lightly corroding.

n/s outer sill lightly corroding.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 40,795 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front floor pans lightly corroding.

both rear axle bushes perishing.

both rear inner sills lightly corroding.

n/s outer sill lightly corroding.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,885 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s front outer sill corroding.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 38,885 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s front outer sill corroding.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,795 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

both rear main axle bushes starting to perish.

n/s outer sill starting to corrode.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 36,795 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear main axle bushes starting to perish.

n/s outer sill starting to corrode.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,291 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,408 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,408 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,590 miles

left and right rack ends have some wear in inner joints

Pass 1 May 2008 25,546 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,012 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 GYF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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