MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
front x2 tyres worn/bald on edges
lift in front shocker tops
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
under body corrosion
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front suspension top mounts worn
both front suspension top mounts worn
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DN53 GBX registered?
DN53 GBX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2003.
Is DN53 GBX safe to buy?
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