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DN53 AHX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 AHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ axle beam mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,107 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 85,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,596 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,994 miles

Engine management warning light on ?

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front anti rollbar "D" bushes slightly warn.

power steering metal pipe coroded ? near side area

Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,994 miles

Engine management warning light on ?

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti rollbar "D" bushes slightly warn.

power steering metal pipe coroded ? near side area

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,827 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

areas of corrosion on both rear sections of inner & outer sills o/s & n /s floor sections o/s & n/s front and rear chassis sections

Fail 21 Feb 2014 70,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

areas of corrosion on both rear sections of inner & outer sills o/s & n /s floor sections o/s & n/s front and rear chassis sections

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,234 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut to it but no cords are visable

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 13 May 2011 58,360 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 58,360 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

front discs corroded and pitted

n/s/f wishbone front bush splitting

rear number plate cracked and distorted

Pass 29 May 2010 48,313 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes perishing

Fail 29 May 2010 48,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 26 May 2009 39,608 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 39,608 miles

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

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

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 deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,048 miles

offside rear mud flap is insercure

Fail 24 Nov 2007 29,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear mud flap is insercure

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,927 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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DN53 AHX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN53 AHX, 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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DN53 AHX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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