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DV03 UTC

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,667 mi
Last recorded74,667 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,667 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 74,667 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 61,862 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 52,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,270 miles
Pass 5 May 2013 40,124 miles
Fail 5 May 2013 40,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 35,804 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 35,803 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2011 29,609 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 29,609 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,940 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Apr 2008 14,940 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,250 miles

spare wheel deflated

Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,921 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 UTC 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 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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

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

Is DV03 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 UTC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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