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DY03 LHZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,718 mi
Last recorded70,718 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,718 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 70,718 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing broken (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,019 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 64,018 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,747 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 55,745 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,569 miles

n/s/f wiper blade broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

cills been repaired and covered up with sealer

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,567 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly split/cracked

child seat n/s/r, not clipped in, left unclipped

hand brake travel slightly high

inner faces front brake discs worn and pads visually worn low

lower arm bushes starting to split/crack, both sides

n/s of steering rack damp

n/s sill slightly corroded in places

n/s/r sill back/floor lip slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split at ends

o/s/r sill back/floor lip corroded and weakened

traces of coolant stains by thermostat housing

Fail 3 Mar 2012 47,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axle bushes slightly split/cracked

bottom of n/s/f wing corroded and holed

child seat n/s/r, not clipped in, left unclipped

hand brake travel slightly high

inner faces front brake discs worn and pads visually worn low

lower arm bushes starting to split/crack, both sides

n/s of steering rack damp

n/s sill slightly corroded in places

n/s/r sill back/floor lip slightly corroded

o/s/f floor pan slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split at ends

o/s/r sill back/floor lip corroded and weakened

traces of coolant stains by thermostat housing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,817 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 38,295 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,646 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,032 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 21,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,986 miles

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

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

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 LHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

DY03 LHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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