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DV03 LDA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,635 mi
Last recorded54,635 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both under sills /closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,391 miles

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,735 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,624 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,624 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,440 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,069 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 49,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,201 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 46,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,836 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 44,836 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,109 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,289 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 41,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Cooling fan inop caused overheating unable to finnish co test

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,792 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,719 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 LDA 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 68.4%.

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

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