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DA53 VTW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,549 mi
Last recorded90,549 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 90,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EML IS ON. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL FILLER SURROUND CORRODED.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSEALED BLACK

Pass 17 Dec 2018 87,022 miles

E M L IS ON.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 195/45/r16 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap area corroded.

Fail 11 Dec 2018 87,004 miles

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

E M L IS ON.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 195/45/r16 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap area corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,420 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 81,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,079 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust back box hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Fuel tank and filter corroded

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in both rear axle bushes

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

Rear axle corroded

Sills and chassis corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,528 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,121 miles

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

Offside inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,032 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 51,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,553 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 41,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,242 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 35,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,715 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,196 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,261 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 12,223 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,095 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 VTW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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