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DV03 YDA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,751 mi
Last recorded53,751 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 53,751 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassi (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 50,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 50,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,638 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,681 miles

corrosion in several areas of underbody,not excessive

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,863 miles

corrosion in several areas not excessive at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2018 38,858 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer to inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in several areas not excessive at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,197 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2016 28,921 miles

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)

spare tyre very badly perished ,replace asap

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,398 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 24,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 17,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,486 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED 16% INBALANCE.

N/S/F TYRE;WEARING ON EDGES ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

N/S/R TYRE;SIDEWALL VERY BADLY PERISHED<0603>ASAP.

O/S/R TYRE;SIDEWALL STARTING TO PERISH<1503>.

PLAY IN;REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES,FRONT AND REAR TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS.

RUST STARTING;INNER/OUTER SILLS,INNER WINGS,AND FRONT SUBFRAME.

WINDOWSCREEN;ZONE "A"MARKED.

Fail 9 May 2012 16,486 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED 16% INBALANCE.

N/S/F TYRE;WEARING ON EDGES ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

N/S/R TYRE;SIDEWALL VERY BADLY PERISHED<0603>ASAP.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE;SIDEWALL STARTING TO PERISH<1503>.

PLAY IN;REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES,FRONT AND REAR TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS.

RUST STARTING;INNER/OUTER SILLS,INNER WINGS,AND FRONT SUBFRAME.

WINDOWSCREEN;ZONE "A"MARKED.

Pass 20 May 2011 15,655 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to split

Pass 21 May 2010 15,066 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 14,381 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,087 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,759 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 YDA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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