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DG53 VSV

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,538 mi
Last recorded69,538 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 69,538 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 68,420 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 67,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,187 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,633 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 64,633 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,376 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 63,352 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,019 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 60,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,298 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 56,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,740 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2010 51,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,036 miles

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

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

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

front & rear number plates cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,036 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear number plates cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,125 miles

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2008 35,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,767 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 20,714 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 VSV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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