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DA53 FLF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,239 mi
Last recorded111,239 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,239 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 111,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 106,517 miles

r/o/s chassis corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 106,517 miles

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

r/o/s chassis corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 95,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

both outer sills starting to corrode

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust starting to corrode

power steering pipes starting to corrode

rear registration plate starting to fade

small chips in screen

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 17 Oct 2013 95,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust starting to corrode

power steering pipes starting to corrode

rear registration plate starting to fade

small chips in screen

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,727 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 83,726 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion around fuel flap area

corrosion in os/r wheel arch

various areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,000 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 83,000 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 77,717 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,448 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 71,448 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,107 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 63,107 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,327 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 39,140 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,140 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 FLF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

DA53 FLF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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