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DV03 UUX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,946 mi
Last recorded47,946 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 47,946 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbox insecure/broken under bonnet

engine light illuminated

n/s number plate light missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,447 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine light illuminated

movement in n/s/front suspension top mount when weight lifted from suspension system

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,949 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

movement in n/s/front suspension top mount when weight lifted from suspension system

Fail 23 Jan 2012 33,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

movement in n/s/front suspension top mount when weight lifted from suspension system

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,030 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,252 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 20,252 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,347 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,027 miles

Nearside 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 UUX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

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

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The MOT history for DV03 UUX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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