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FL03 DYH

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,482 mi
Last recorded46,482 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,482 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2020 46,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play detected in offside steering rack track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 37,139 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 37,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 36,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,232 miles

Body has slight corrosion INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside steering rack joint

Fail 2 Feb 2016 36,230 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside steering rack joint

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,364 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 35,363 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,911 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,401 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,397 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,551 miles

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,963 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 23,962 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,733 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 18,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight cracking at both wiper blades

slight wear in both front shockabsorber top mountings

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,045 miles

slight cracking at both wiper blades

slight wear in both front shockabsorber top mountings

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,458 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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FL03 DYH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green 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 FL03 DYH, 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 DYH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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