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DA53 KRF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,848 mi
Last recorded79,848 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,910 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 74,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,663 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 60,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,581 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,556 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 48,556 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,735 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp unit

Fail 8 Jan 2014 42,735 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp unit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,783 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,827 miles

front brake discs badly corroded /worn

Fail 15 Dec 2011 31,827 miles

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

front brake discs badly corroded /worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,670 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,454 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,739 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,737 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,014 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 KRF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

DA53 KRF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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