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DE53 DXA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,394 mi
Last recorded32,394 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 32,394 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,486 miles

bottom of vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 25 Nov 2015 25,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part nearside/offside (3.6.B.4a)

bottom of vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 6 Nov 2015 25,351 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head holed and corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Brake pipes and fuel lines covered in under-seal

Engine oil over full

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Front cross member holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under vehicle corroded

Under vehicle covered in under-seal

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 21,648 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 21,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,506 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 9,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underside badly corroded...

Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,053 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,153 miles

rear braking imbalance when brakes are applied recomened checking of

Fail 14 Sep 2009 6,153 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear braking imbalance when brakes are applied recomened checking of

Pass 18 Sep 2008 5,088 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 4,762 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,545 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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DE53 DXA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE53 DXA, 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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DE53 DXA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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