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DN53 GBX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,665 mi
Last recorded79,665 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,665 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody mostly at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,524 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake hoses cracking

brake discs worn

exhaust blow on flexy

rear axle bushes split--advise to replace

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,911 miles

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

blow on exhaust flexy

rear axle bushes splitting

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2019 62,909 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

blow on exhaust flexy

rear axle bushes splitting

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2018 51,447 miles

front x2 tyres worn/bald on edges

lift in front shocker tops

Fail 3 Dec 2018 51,447 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front x2 tyres worn/bald on edges

lift in front shocker tops

slight lift in n/s rear shocker top

Pass 7 Dec 2017 40,708 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,271 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,225 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,010 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,837 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,345 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,954 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,164 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,785 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 26,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension top mounts worn

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,062 miles

both front suspension top mounts worn

Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,202 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 24,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,295 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 21,267 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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 GBX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DN53 GBX, 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 GBX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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