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DV03 YMF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,438 mi
Last recorded73,438 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

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

both front shock absorber top mounts have play

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,184 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 68,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 65,043 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 65,043 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 61,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 61,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 58,478 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 58,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 55,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,343 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 51,338 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 44,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2009 44,813 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,948 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 30,219 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 YMF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YMF, 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 YMF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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