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DV03 YFL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

86,816 mi
Last recorded86,816 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 86,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,184 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 85,184 miles

Emissions not tested Due to Exhaust Broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Inter Pipe and Rear Silencer Corroded and Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Wiper Blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both Rear Brakes Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,918 miles

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 9 Mar 2018 81,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Wiper Arm (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,430 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 80,388 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone lower inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,110 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,034 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,266 miles

Spare tyre defective

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 50,194 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,194 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,236 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 40,236 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,614 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 32,614 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,025 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 26,696 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 21,308 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 21,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Fail 26 May 2006 18,028 miles

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

both front wipers split on ends

slight movment to nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 26 May 2006 18,028 miles

both front wipers split on ends

slight movment to nearside front suspension top mount

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 YFL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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