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DX03 SRY

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,595 mi
Last recorded55,595 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 SRY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,595 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair offside rear and nearside rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,608 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 53,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,940 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,912 miles

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

rust on body around fuel cap all works ok tho

Fail 17 Oct 2011 52,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rust on body around fuel cap all works ok tho

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 51,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,770 miles

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

aux belt cracked

rear tyres aged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,191 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,316 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 SRY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DX03 SRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX03 SRY?

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What year was DX03 SRY registered?

DX03 SRY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is DX03 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 SRY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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