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DV03 UPJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,290 mi
Last recorded29,290 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,290 miles

Corrosion to both side sills inner and outer

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Lower gearbox mount worn

Nail ion offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe corroded

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear both tyres perishing/cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 29,282 miles

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

Battery slightly loose

Corrosion to both side sills inner and outer

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Lower gearbox mount worn

Nail ion offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe corroded

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear both tyres perishing/cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,783 miles

battery loose fitment

beam axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion to outer sills

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses age cracking

high front brake imbalance, requires attention

n/s front brakes partially binding

n/s wiper poor

oil leaks

power steering fluid on minimum

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,745 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level below minimum

play in front and rear top mounts

Fail 14 Apr 2015 23,745 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)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level below minimum

play in front and rear top mounts

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,454 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 18,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,547 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished and detetiorated

Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front inner cv gaiter weeping grease

Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,608 miles

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter weeping grease

Fail 23 Apr 2008 8,868 miles

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

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Apr 2008 8,868 miles

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 4,190 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 UPJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPJ, 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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What year was DV03 UPJ registered?

DV03 UPJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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