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DG53 VRD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,369 mi
Last recorded52,369 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 52,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,295 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 31,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

front offside and front nearside floor sections corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,489 miles

front offside and front nearside floor sections corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,804 miles

front offside and front nearside floor sections corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 29,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front bottom wishbone rear bush worn.

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Oil leak on engine, possibly can cover gasket leaking.

Slight corrosion around fuel cap.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,587 miles

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

Small amount of lift in offside and nearside front strut tops.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 27,587 miles

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

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

Small amount of lift in offside and nearside front strut tops.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,790 miles

Small amount of play in O/S and N/S front strut tops.

Windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,769 miles

O/S front lower wishbone, rearmost bush starting to deteriorate.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 21,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,699 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,135 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 19,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 17,102 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,102 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,020 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 15,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 12,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 9,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,736 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 VRD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

DG53 VRD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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