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DX03 OFB

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,560 mi
Last recorded92,560 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OFB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 92,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seatbelt anchorage (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,141 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 88,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,342 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing more on the inside edge

Fail 21 Feb 2014 77,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing more on the inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,954 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,728 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 46,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,101 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 40,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,739 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,287 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 28,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,614 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 28 Apr 2006 18,510 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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DX03 OFB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

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

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