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DV03 KJX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,272 mi
Last recorded56,272 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 KJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 56,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 50,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 49,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,796 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

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

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 44,796 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,593 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,748 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 38,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,720 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2012 36,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,332 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,542 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 23,542 miles

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

Handbrake in need ofadjustment.

Offside front brake disc has uneven wear.

Pass 1 May 2008 17,911 miles

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

both front tyres wearing thin

osf brake disc is corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 13,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 10,336 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 KJX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KJX, 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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What year was DV03 KJX registered?

DV03 KJX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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