MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner flitches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
both floors sill to floors undersills outersills chassis rails abd inner flitches slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre wearing on edge
offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear tyre slightly perished
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake pipe rusty
Offside Rear brake pipe rusty
inner and outer sills rusty
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake pipe rusty
Offside Rear brake pipe rusty
eml light on
inner and outer sills rusty
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear number plate cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coolant leak from around thermostat housing area
engine oil level overfilled on dipstick
offside front tyre has worn adversely on inner tread
oil leak from engine area
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coolant leak from around thermostat housing area
engine oil level overfilled on dipstick
offside front tyre has worn adversely on inner tread
oil leak from engine area
offside front tyre tread starting to wear close to legal requirements of 1.6mm
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV03 HRX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 HRX, 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 HRX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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