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DA53 BVD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 BVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,806 miles

offside rear sill area weak but not considered excessive

offside rear tyre inside edge worn just outside requirements

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 83,806 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear sill area weak but not considered excessive

offside rear tyre inside edge worn just outside requirements

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,993 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,776 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 64,772 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,875 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,760 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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DA53 BVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DA53 BVD, 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 DA53 BVD registered?

DA53 BVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is DA53 BVD safe to buy?

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