MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge
offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
rear view mirror missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both inner and outer sills starting to corrode
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front suspension top mounts have slight play
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
off side front outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS LIGHT CORROSION
FUEL NECK AREA IS CORRODED
N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSHES ARE WORN
O/S/F CHASSIS IS CORRODED
SLIGHT WEAR FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES AND DROP LINKS
THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
THE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS LIGHT CORROSION
FUEL NECK AREA IS CORRODED
N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSHES ARE WORN
O/S/F CHASSIS IS CORRODED
SLIGHT WEAR FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES AND DROP LINKS
THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
THE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 ZPD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ZPD, 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 ZPD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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