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DY03 WBU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,721 mi
Last recorded105,721 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,721 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 105,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,276 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 99,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 94,110 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,096 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 86,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,663 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 77,457 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake fluid getting low!!

Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,525 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 65,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 53,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 53,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,778 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 30,135 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside front wish bone rear bush starting to separate

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,135 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside front wish bone rear bush starting to separate

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 WBU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

DY03 WBU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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