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DV03 UHN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,495 mi
Last recorded62,495 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,495 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 62,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 62,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

coolent low

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,292 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 60,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,116 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 57,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear axle bush worn

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

Offside Rear axle bush worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,593 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 48,667 miles

underside of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,411 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust back box hanger broken

Fail 12 Apr 2012 47,411 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust back box hanger broken

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,519 miles

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

Nearside rear axle bush has slight movement

Nearside rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

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

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

Offside rear axle bush has slight movement

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,648 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 38,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,378 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,649 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,316 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 26,316 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,852 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)

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 UHN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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The MOT history for DV03 UHN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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