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DA53 FFL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,026 mi
Last recorded106,026 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 106,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,371 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 101,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 95,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,044 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall has a tear but theres no cord on show

Fail 25 Feb 2011 86,109 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre had nail in it an going flat

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,109 miles

n/s front tyre had nail in it an going flat

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,207 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front wheel bearing slight noise

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Apr 2009 67,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front wheel bearing slight noise

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Apr 2008 60,860 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,860 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,959 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 45,959 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both front tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

advise o/s rear reflector full of water

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 FFL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFL, 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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DA53 FFL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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