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DG53 UER

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,056 mi
Last recorded53,056 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UER
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,056 miles

Nearside Front brake flexy hose secured with cable ties

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake flexy hose secured with cable ties

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corrosion in places

Fail 14 Nov 2016 53,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake flexy hose secured with cable ties

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake flexy hose secured with cable ties

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corrosion in places

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,763 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,137 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 43,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust system has slight corrosion

nearside front tyre slight wear on outter edge

offside front to rear metel brake pipe slight corrosion

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,390 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 30,390 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,380 miles

nearside front tyre on 1*6mm on edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2010 27,345 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1*6mm on edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,806 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,972 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 UER is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UER, 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 UER registered?

DG53 UER is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DG53 UER safe to buy?

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