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DY03 LJV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,649 mi
Last recorded106,649 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,649 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 106,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,191 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 101,007 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 382 bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,746 miles

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

Outer sill areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front lower wishbone bushes splitting

outer sills corroding

play in front upper suspension mountings

Fail 11 Apr 2014 90,914 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front lower wishbone bushes splitting

outer sills corroding

play in front upper suspension mountings

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion on both outer sills

nearside front tyre low on outer edge 165/65/13

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 9 Apr 2013 81,059 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

corrosion on both outer sills

nearside front tyre low on outer edge 165/65/13

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,548 miles

body damage....corrosion starting on outer sills

front inner discs starting to corrode...disc wearing

offside front tyre tread wearing low

unable to open boot with key

Fail 23 Apr 2012 70,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

body damage....corrosion starting on outer sills

front inner discs starting to corrode...disc wearing

offside front tyre tread wearing low

unable to open boot with key

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,842 miles

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 22 Apr 2010 52,351 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight movement n/s front top shocker bush

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,272 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 LJV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

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

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