MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres and n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres and n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INSIDE PADS
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INSIDE PADS
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES OF TYRES
OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY UNEVEN
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 UCJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DG53 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?
DG53 UCJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is DG53 UCJ safe to buy?
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