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DV03 HSD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,556 mi
Last recorded72,556 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,556 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 72,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,345 miles

steering wheel squib noisey

Fail 27 Oct 2015 61,345 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

steering wheel squib noisey

Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear inner sills rusty

rear tyres perrished

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,803 miles

slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

Fail 8 Nov 2013 52,803 miles

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

slight corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,757 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,303 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 41,303 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,343 miles

front pads getting low discs will also need replacing

Fail 14 Apr 2009 32,343 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads getting low discs will also need replacing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,400 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 HSD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HSD, 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 HSD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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