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DY03 OCP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,900 mi
Last recorded115,900 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 OCP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 115,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION UNDER MOST OF CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS

N/S/R TYRE HAS BEEN RUN FLAT AND THEN REPAIRED REPLACE A S A P

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2016 104,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy on rotation

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 104,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose mount (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy on rotation

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 90,108 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 90,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,697 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,080 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,080 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,413 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 77,413 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,896 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,236 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,533 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 OCP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OCP, 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 OCP registered?

DY03 OCP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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