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DA53 MXH

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,565 mi
Last recorded30,565 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 30,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 27,317 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 15,130 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 15,130 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear cracked and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,015 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 14,885 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,354 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,943 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 13,578 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 13,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,702 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,250 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 MXH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

DA53 MXH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DA53 MXH safe to buy?

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