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DG53 UCO

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,482 mi
Last recorded20,482 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 20,482 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,436 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 15,501 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,301 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 14,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 11,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,502 miles

damage n/s sill

lighr corrosion o/s/f brake discs inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,446 miles

damage n/s outer sill

Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 7,402 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 6,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,498 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 5,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 3,828 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 3,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 UCO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

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

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