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DY03 LGC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,092 mi
Last recorded50,092 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,092 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,602 miles

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

both front floors corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 48,602 miles

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

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

both front floors corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust mounting corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,244 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2014 47,244 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,842 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 45,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,129 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2011 37,771 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 37,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,784 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 34,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,015 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 31,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,927 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2007 21,433 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,174 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 LGC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

DY03 LGC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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