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DG53 UHT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,914 mi
Last recorded65,914 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,914 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise full brake check.

advise n/s+o/s rear inner sills starting to corrode

advise oil leak.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,338 miles

advise o/s/f wish-bone arm bush worn

advise oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 61,338 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f wish-bone arm bush worn

advise oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm

engine has a slight mis-fire

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,795 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 44,795 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,190 miles

both front tyre side bwalls are split but no cords exposed

Fail 10 Sep 2012 38,190 miles

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

both front tyre side bwalls are split but no cords exposed

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,031 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 20,210 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,210 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,688 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 14,687 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,095 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 9,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,553 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 UHT 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 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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

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

Is DG53 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 UHT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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