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DX03 NVF

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,631 mi
Last recorded67,631 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 67,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wish bone front bush (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 67,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wish bone front bush (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,151 miles

coolant pipe insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,138 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant pipe insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

Fail 6 Jul 2015 63,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

front windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,075 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,075 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre has slight cracking on side walls

O/S/R rear tyre has slight cracking on side walls

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,249 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 43,249 miles

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

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,340 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 35,321 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,244 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,266 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 31,245 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 24,285 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 24,285 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 24,244 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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DX03 NVF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DX03 NVF, 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 DX03 NVF registered?

DX03 NVF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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