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DY03 LGU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,828 mi
Last recorded45,828 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2012 45,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,828 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,390 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 44,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,282 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,552 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,999 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 LGU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY03 LGU?

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What year was DY03 LGU registered?

DY03 LGU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is DY03 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 LGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY03 LGU have outstanding finance?

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