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DY03 HJG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,694 mi
Last recorded59,694 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HJG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,694 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,969 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 53,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,204 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 49,203 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,771 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 46,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,177 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 41,177 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,100 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,803 miles

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

Slight play in nearside rack end.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,518 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 26,769 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,769 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,947 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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DY03 HJG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY03 HJG, 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 DY03 HJG registered?

DY03 HJG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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