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DV03 UMU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,114 mi
Last recorded52,114 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,784 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Body has slight corrosion All jacking points front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both front lower wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 46,783 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Off side front and rear sill (6.1.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort Rear brakes (3.7.B.5a)

Body has slight corrosion All jacking points front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both front lower wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,980 miles

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

inner and outer sills repaired by welding

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 28 Aug 2015 43,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner and outer sills repaired by welding

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,520 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

both front wishbone bushes perished

centre exhaust bracket corroded

f/o/s tyre tread getting close to legal limit - 2.2mm 165/65/13

r/o/s coil spring corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 36,515 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front top mounts have slight play

both front wishbone bushes perished

centre exhaust bracket corroded

f/o/s tyre tread getting close to legal limit - 2.2mm 165/65/13

r/o/s coil spring corroded

r/n/s tyre perished on sidewall - 165/65/13

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,728 miles

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

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

Rusted around fuel filler area.

o/s n/s outer sills been repaired / undersealed.

o/s n/s rear tyres perished.

Pass 3 May 2013 29,303 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 29,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 27,422 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 27,422 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,743 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,743 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,492 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 9,553 miles

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

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 UMU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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