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FL03 DVF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,098 mi
Last recorded118,098 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,098 miles

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 22 May 2017 113,399 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 113,393 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,995 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 107,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,496 miles

Both front tyres low tread depth and worn on edges

Front wishbone bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in OSR axle bush

Fail 8 Jun 2015 102,490 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres low tread depth and worn on edges

Front wishbone bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in OSR axle bush

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,153 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,700 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 71,115 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 48,313 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,549 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,589 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,657 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise n/s/f head lamp aim only just met legal requirements

Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,941 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split

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 DVF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DVF, 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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FL03 DVF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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