MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
eml light on
oil leak
rusting to various prescribed areas
slight brake bind o/s/r
Exhaust system (centre hanger) broken but exhaust still adequately supported
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight corrosion to outer sills
Slight oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system (centre hanger) broken but exhaust still adequately supported
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion in various places underneath.
Rearmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Both front brake hoses are perished.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion in various places underneath.
Rearmost bush in o/s front suspesnion arm is deteriorating.
Some play in n/s front strut top mounting.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion in various places.
Interior mirror is not fitted.
Reamost bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.
Some play in both front strut top mountings.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion in various places.
Interior mirror is not fitted.
Reamost bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.
Some play in both front strut top mountings.
Bonnet release cable is not fitted to handle.
Corrosion in various places.
Inner bushes on front suspension arms are deteriorating.
Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear is corroding.
N/s front tyre is close to the limit.
Oil on engine.
Some buckles in n/s front wheel rim.
Bonnet release cable is not fitted to handle.
Corrosion in various places.
Inner bushes on front suspension arms are deteriorating.
Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear is corroding.
N/s front tyre is close to the limit.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil on engine.
Some buckles in n/s front wheel rim.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine management light is on.
Front brake pads look low & warning light on.
N/s rear coil spring is corroding.
Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.
Slight play in both front strut top mountings.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine management light is on.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake pads look low & warning light on.
N/s rear coil spring is corroding.
Rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.
Slight play in both front strut top mountings.
Play in front strut top mountings.
Rearmost bush in o/s front lower suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in front strut top mountings.
Rearmost bush in o/s front lower suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.
Both rear tyres are perishing.
Play in front strut top mountings is only just acceptable for the mot.
Both rear tyres are perishing.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Play in front strut top mountings is only just acceptable for the mot.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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CE53 DKL 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 47.4%.
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 CE53 DKL, 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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CE53 DKL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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