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DY03 WCG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,425 mi
Last recorded73,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,425 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 73,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,164 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 5mm lift (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 63,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack through boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 5mm lift (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,748 miles

Nearside number plate light insecure in bumbper

both front top mounts worn and noisey

both rear inner sill corroded within 12"of axle

n/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/f outer sill corrded

o/s/r brake hose perished

oil leaks

spare tyre flat and tread low inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside number plate light insecure in bumbper

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front top mounts worn and noisey

both rear inner sill corroded within 12"of axle

n/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/f outer sill corrded

o/s/r brake hose perished

oil leaks

spare tyre flat and tread low inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,527 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 56,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,753 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 52,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,262 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,744 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to seperate.

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Slight play at both front strut top mounts.

Suface corrosion at both front floor areas.

Surface corrosion at both outer sills.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 47,724 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to seperate.

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Slight play at both front strut top mounts.

Suface corrosion at both front floor areas.

Surface corrosion at both outer sills.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,506 miles

Nearside front inner wishbone bush starting to separate.

Nearside rear tyre side walls starting to perish.

Play at both front strut top mounts.

Start of corrosion at both rear inner sills and offside outer sill.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,785 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Rear Inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded and rear outer sill bottom edge areas

Slight wear and movement at O/S steering rack arm Inner bush (BOARDER LINE)

Slight wear and movement at both front top susp/mount bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,583 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,031 miles

front tyre sidewalls getting perished

Fail 18 Mar 2008 28,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight foot brake travel

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fluid leak from clutch hose coming of brake reservoir

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,885 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,331 miles

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

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

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 WCG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WCG, 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 WCG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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