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DY03 HYJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,129 mi
Last recorded80,129 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,507 miles

sills very rusty

wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,507 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

sills very rusty

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,930 miles

wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 16 Mar 2012 64,930 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,289 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 56,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,715 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 38,715 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,071 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 31,071 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,977 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 16,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 HYJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY03 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

DY03 HYJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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