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DE53 CHG

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,515 mi
Last recorded64,515 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 CHG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,515 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 64,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 644,410 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody /chassis (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,363 miles

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

signs of oil leakage

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,835 miles

underbody/chassis rusting in places

Fail 27 Jan 2015 57,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

underbody/chassis rusting in places

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s/and o/s/front bulk head panals rusting

Fail 27 Jan 2014 54,671 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s/and o/s/front bulk head panals rusting

Pass 1 Feb 2013 50,471 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 50,471 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,270 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 43,270 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,238 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wish bone rear bushes starting to seperate

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in rear top suspension mounts

Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,990 miles

both front wishbones / rear bushes starting to seperate

n/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play in both rear top suspension mounts

Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,569 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 20,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

heavy corrosion on underside

some judde on front brakes

wishbone bushes splitting

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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DE53 CHG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE53 CHG, 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 DE53 CHG registered?

DE53 CHG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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