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DG53 UFL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,088 mi
Last recorded70,088 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,088 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake hoses badly perished

Pass 5 May 2015 63,871 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

accident damage to offside rear

windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,781 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

accident damage to offside rear

windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r inner and outter sill corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/r inner and outter sill corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,551 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD WEAR and very worn on edges

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2013 53,551 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS OF TREAD WEAR and very worn on edges

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,136 miles

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

Child seat fitted Nearside rear

Front brake discs in poor condition

Full exhaust system coroded

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,333 miles

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

brake reservior supply pipe damp

spare wheel rim damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,333 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake reservior supply pipe damp

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 39,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

clutch fluid supply pipe damp

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

some damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 24 Apr 2009 35,113 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

clutch fluid supply pipe damp

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

some damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level below maximum

clutch fluid supply pipe damp

n/s/f bumper damaged and o/s/f plastic inner wing insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2008 31,835 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level below maximum

clutch fluid supply pipe damp

n/s/f bumper damaged and o/s/f plastic inner wing insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,656 miles

as per original vt 32 no 610532646399

Fail 8 Dec 2006 23,656 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade poor

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 UFL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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