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FL03 DYP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

67,787 mi
Last recorded67,787 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion central sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,777 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 64,776 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer seal (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,570 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 47,566 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 47,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 42,499 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,424 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 42,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,163 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges and on 3mm

o/s head lamp condensated

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Apr 2010 38,163 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges and on 3mm

o/s head lamp condensated

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 28,968 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,159 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking and perished on tread

Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,042 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 16,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 DYP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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