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DV03 UVG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,703 mi
Last recorded113,703 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 113,703 miles

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

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

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST START DISTORTING & CORRODED

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S/F & O/S/F (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R SHOCK MOUNTING INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 113,493 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST START DISTORTING & CORRODED

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S/F & O/S/F (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R SHOCK MOUNTING INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 113,488 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by upper shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by upper shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S/R & O/S/R (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2015 110,552 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,552 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH SIDES OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALENT

EXHUAST FLEXY PIPE DETERIATED AND CORRODED

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,478 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 93,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 4 Apr 2011 84,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 72,732 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 61,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 49,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,750 miles

both front lower suspension arms - rear bushes - bonding parting

slight play in n/s/f strut top mounting

Fail 24 Apr 2007 38,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front lower suspension arms - rear bushes - bonding parting

slight play in n/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,577 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes - bonding parting

play in both front strut upper mountings

Fail 19 Apr 2006 28,577 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes - bonding parting

both front tyres on legal tread depth limit

play in both front strut top mountings

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 UVG 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 57.9%.

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

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