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DE53 VHH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,646 mi
Last recorded68,646 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VHH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,646 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,095 miles

Offside Front tyre inner starting to show base rubber

underside of vehicle getting corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 61,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner starting to show base rubber

underside of vehicle getting corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 53,114 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 53,068 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant low.

Gear oil leak.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,469 miles

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

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,844 miles

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

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

n/side outer sill surface corosion

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,488 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,152 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber top mount has slight movement

offside front inner wheel arch slightly rubbing spring

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,152 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front shock absorber top mount has slight movement

offside front inner wheel arch slightly rubbing spring

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,319 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 43,319 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 38,182 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,182 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 32,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,069 miles

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,779 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 31,779 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,221 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 VHH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

DE53 VHH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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