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DN53 GOH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GOH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,646 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,521 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

FUEL FILTER CORRODED.

L/H/R TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.

VARIOUS DAMAGE AND CORROSION AT BODY.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,173 miles

CORROSION IN FLOOR AT NEARSIDE POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Fail 15 Oct 2009 53,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CORROSION IN FLOOR AT NEARSIDE POWER STEERING PIPE CORRODED FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Pass 1 Nov 2008 42,632 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 42,632 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,584 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 24,422 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GOH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DN53 GOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN53 GOH registered?

DN53 GOH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is DN53 GOH safe to buy?

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