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DY03 LBP

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,011 mi
Last recorded36,011 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,011 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,011 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 30,039 miles

Brake pedal slightly feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted but no leak or mechanical foult find on the time of brake test, it needs further brake check.

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

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

Nearside rear seat,Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,039 miles

Brake pedal slightly feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted but no leak or mechanical foult find on the time of brake test, it needs further brake check.

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

Nearside rear seat,Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,153 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 25,153 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 19,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 17,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 14,402 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 12,329 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 9,714 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 LBP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY03 LBP, 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 LBP registered?

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

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