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DA53 MYP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,479 mi
Last recorded73,479 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 MYP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,479 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (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)

under body corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,009 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,021 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,006 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both wipers juddering

drivers door handle loose/faultly but opens door

offside rear tyre slight side wall damage & two nails in tread

oil leaks on engine & gearbox

Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both wipers juddering

drivers door handle loose/faultly but opens door

offside rear tyre slight side wall damage & two nails in tread

oil leaks on engine & gearbox

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no spare wheel

Pass 18 May 2011 45,991 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS ARE CRACKED

FRONT INNER PADS LOOK LIKE THEY ARE GETTING LOW AND THERE IS SOME WEAR TO THE DISCS

NSF INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

Pass 19 May 2010 36,690 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS ARE CRACKED

CRACK IS OSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL BUT UNABLE TO TELL HOW DEEP IT IS AND TYRE NEEDS REMOVING FROM THE WHEEL AND CHECKING

NO SPARE WHEEL FITTED

NSF INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

Fail 19 May 2010 36,690 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS ARE CRACKED

CRACK IS OSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL BUT UNABLE TO TELL HOW DEEP IT IS AND TYRE NEEDS REMOVING FROM THE WHEEL AND CHECKING

NO SPARE WHEEL FITTED

NSF INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 26,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,737 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,229 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 MYP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MYP, 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 MYP registered?

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

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