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DY03 JGF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,118 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 86,600 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 78,318 miles

NSF tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 78,318 miles

NSF tyre inner edge worn

Fail 31 May 2012 64,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 64,320 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,065 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 41,065 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,323 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,314 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 33,314 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 29,044 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 May 2008 29,043 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,748 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,487 miles

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

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 JGF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY03 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

DY03 JGF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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