MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,515 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
Body has slight corrosion underbody /chassis (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
signs of oil leakage
underbody/chassis rusting in places
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
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
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
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)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
both front wishbones / rear bushes starting to seperate
n/s/f tyre close to limit
slight play in both rear top suspension mounts
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DE53 CHG safe to buy?
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