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DV03 LCX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,758 mi
Last recorded70,758 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 70,758 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,570 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis where axle mounts corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,905 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SPLIT

CHASSIS GETTING ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING AREA

CHASSIS GETTING WEAK NEAR OFFSIDE REAR AXLE MOUNT

Fail 4 Apr 2016 58,900 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING NEAR STRUT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced FULL OF WATER (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SPLIT

CHASSIS GETTING ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING AREA

CHASSIS GETTING WEAK NEAR OFFSIDE REAR AXLE MOUNT

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,584 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,156 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 45,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,599 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 25,272 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,396 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 LCX 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 LCX, 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 LCX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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