MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above driveshaft (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis passenger floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis driver floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above axle bush mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front floor to sill holed and corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Play in n/s steering rack inner joint
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise both front brake discs worn.
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise both front brake discs worn.
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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DY03 LMM 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 47.4%.
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 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 LMM, 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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DY03 LMM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2003.
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