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FL03 DTK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,676 mi
Last recorded60,676 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DTK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 60,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 60,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,747 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 56,652 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,577 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 51,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,188 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,213 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 40,213 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,159 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 31,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,975 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,919 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 15,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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FL03 DTK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FL03 DTK, 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 FL03 DTK registered?

FL03 DTK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is FL03 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 DTK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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