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DE53 VHN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,375 mi
Last recorded66,375 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2015 66,375 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,235 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,232 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 30 Oct 2012 54,681 miles

advise nearside front top strut top has slight movement

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,266 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 45,208 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,208 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 40,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,590 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,841 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,051 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 VHN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

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

Is DE53 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 VHN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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