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DG53 UCE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,624 mi
Last recorded48,624 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 48,624 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose fixing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,177 miles

nearside front wishbone bush slightly raised

offside rear chassis corroded

play in nearside front steering arm

play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,545 miles

nearside front wishbone bush slightly raised

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,087 miles

nearside front wishbone bush raised

Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,322 miles

nearside front wishbone bush slightly raised

Fail 27 Oct 2014 34,973 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on exhaust

nearside front wishbone bush slightly raised

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,973 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

nearside front wishbone bush slightly raised

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 31,373 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,566 miles

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

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

both front inner wishbone bushes raised

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 28,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner wishbone bushes raised

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,897 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,782 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 24,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,616 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 21,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,881 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,114 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 19,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise fuel filter corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2006 16,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,768 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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DG53 UCE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UCE, 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 DG53 UCE registered?

DG53 UCE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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