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DV03 UOH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,351 mi
Last recorded91,351 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2019 91,351 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all floor chassis front inner wings outer sills all rusting and weak in prescribed areas. oil leak. rear service brakes efforts slightly low

all suspension components rusting

Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,616 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 88,614 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sills also on the ns/f outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,899 miles

Advise n/s & o/s sills corroded

Advise power steering pipes corroded

Advise rear reg plate insecure

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,891 miles

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

Advise n/s & o/s sills corroded

Advise power steering pipes corroded

Advise rear reg plate insecure

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,548 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,296 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,134 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 65,134 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,320 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,327 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,458 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,129 miles

Accident damage, part of front bumper missing.

Front brake pads worn, recommend replace.

Nearside front, top suspension mounting worn, recommend replace.

Offside & nearside front lower suspension arm bushes, signs of displacing, recommend replace.

Offside front tyre low, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Rear tyres signs of uneven wearing, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Fail 12 Jul 2007 46,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Accident damage, part of front bumper missing.

Front brake pads worn, recommend replace.

Nearside front, top suspension mounting worn, recommend replace.

Offside & nearside front lower suspension arm bushes, signs of displacing, recommend replace.

Offside front tyre low, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Rear tyres signs of uneven wearing, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Fail 12 May 2006 39,842 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper broken at bottom

Pass 12 May 2006 39,842 miles

front bumper broken at bottom

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 UOH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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