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DY03 OFL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,503 mi
Last recorded105,503 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 OFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,268 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing cotter pin missing on track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 98,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,492 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 92,492 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,408 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 86,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2010 56,946 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,154 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking in sidewall nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,205 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 16,671 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 OFL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

DY03 OFL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is DY03 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 OFL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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