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DY03 LJN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,189 mi
Last recorded72,189 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,189 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 72,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 68,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,530 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,431 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked in sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,816 miles

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

o/s/f headlight slightly misted n/s & o/s rear tyres outer walls started to crack

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,457 miles

AIR FILTER UNDER BONNET INSECURE , NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMMIT , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

AIR FILTER UNDER BONNET INSECURE , NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMMIT , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,097 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

nearside front suspension top mount slightly worn

rear tyres sidewalls weakening

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,078 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

play in n/s and o/s top strut mounts

rear wiper split

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,391 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 LJN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

DY03 LJN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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