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DY03 WDR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,624 mi
Last recorded100,624 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 100,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis box section by suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill section next to suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Extreme play in top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where pipe passes through clips. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis box section by suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crack/Corroded above suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill section next to suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 72,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 66,922 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 66,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,022 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,022 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 59,940 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,096 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,558 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 31,917 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,506 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 WDR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 WDR, 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 WDR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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