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DY03 NRX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,947 mi
Last recorded43,947 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 43,947 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside tie rods inner slight play ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 43,915 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside tie rods inner slight play ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,939 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on sills

Pass 10 Aug 2019 35,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 35,498 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 33,538 miles

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,641 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2017 32,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,534 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2016 28,534 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,031 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,037 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,139 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,511 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing cracks to sidewalls and tread

Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,945 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,388 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 9,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 7,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 5,870 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 NRX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NRX, 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 NRX registered?

DY03 NRX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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