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DA53 FGF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

33,705 mi
Last recorded33,705 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 33,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 32,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 32,685 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 31,354 miles

Nearside Front play @ strut top mounting

Fail 16 Oct 2018 31,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play @ strut top mounting

Pass 17 Oct 2017 30,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

floorpan corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,503 miles

o/s & n/s front floorpan corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 28,500 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s & n/s front floorpan corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,967 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes corroding. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle under body corroding in various places.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 26,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bay panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bay panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes corroding. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle under body corroding in various places.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 25,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 23,597 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,953 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 14,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,525 miles

o/s & n/s front brake discs scored

Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,762 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 9,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,173 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 FGF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DA53 FGF, 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 FGF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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