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DE53 HUO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,130 mi
Last recorded45,130 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,130 miles

Assorted Underbody corrosion

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

Front Wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing noisy

Fail 27 Mar 2018 45,130 miles

Assorted Underbody corrosion

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

Front Wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing noisy

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,085 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Vehicle is heavily corroded underneath and around front chassis.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 36,032 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 36,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,294 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 30,294 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 18 Jul 2011 29,036 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 27,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,933 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 25,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,581 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 HUO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 HUO registered?

DE53 HUO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DE53 HUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 HUO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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