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DX03 TWP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,434 mi
Last recorded71,434 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 TWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,434 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,761 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)

o,s,r brajke flexy pittyed

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,406 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,245 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 62,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,899 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear tyre side wall perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,567 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 49,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 Mar 2012 44,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished aged tyre 2006

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,588 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 38,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,163 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 35,163 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,532 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 26 Mar 2007 23,302 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,403 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 TWP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TWP, 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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DX03 TWP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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