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DX03 YSV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,838 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 73,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,608 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 67,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 60,897 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,135 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,135 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,849 miles

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

under body corrorsion

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,413 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,396 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,316 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 YSV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

DX03 YSV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is DX03 YSV safe to buy?

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