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MM03 YDK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,187 mi
Last recorded73,187 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 YDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 73,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 70,165 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 70,122 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted nearside front and fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear flexi mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wheel spacers fitted too both rear

Fail 18 May 2021 70,095 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively twisted nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear flexi mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted offside front (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wheel spacers fitted too both rear

Pass 15 May 2020 67,854 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 67,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,846 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 65,674 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,774 miles

Knocking noise heard when turning

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

Rear both tyres worn and cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST OVER 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST OVER 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven 33% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST OVER 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST OVER 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,639 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,634 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,113 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner tread bald

Nearside rear tyre tread splitting, inner sidewall splitting

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,910 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre inner tread bald

Nearside rear tyre tread splitting, inner sidewall splitting

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011

Condensation in n/s/r indicator lens

near side rear tyre perishing and out of shape

off side rear tyre perishing and near to legal limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2011 33,645 miles

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

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

Condensation in n/s/r indicator lens

near side rear tyre perishing and out of shape

off side rear tyre perishing and near to legal limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,742 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,742 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,212 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 17,363 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 12,143 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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MM03 YDK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MM03 YDK, 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 MM03 YDK registered?

MM03 YDK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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