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DG53 UAU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

73,725 mi
Last recorded73,725 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2020 73,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 69,730 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside And Offside Rear Inner Sills Slight Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 69,730 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside And Offside Rear Inner Sills Slight Corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 68,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 66,985 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,172 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 4 Mar 2016 64,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,092 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)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 61,092 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,574 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

slight bodywork damage to o/s/r quarter pannel

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,574 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

slight bodywork damage to o/s/r quarter pannel

Fail 11 Mar 2013 51,391 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to separate.

N/S/F wheel trim missing.

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

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

Reverse light inop.

Slight damage to O/S of vehicle.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,391 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to separate.

N/S/F wheel trim missing.

Reverse light inop.

Slight damage to O/S of vehicle.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,942 miles

N/S/F lower wishbone front bush deteriorated.

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

Slight damage to O/S of vehicle.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,145 miles

N/S/F wheel trim missing.

Slight damage to N/S/F wheel rim.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Various body work damage.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 36,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight damage to N/S/F wheel rim.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Various body work damage.

N/S/F wheel trim missing.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,987 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 27,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,498 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 20,498 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 15,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,416 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 11,416 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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DG53 UAU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 DG53 UAU, 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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DG53 UAU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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