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DN53 GPO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,107 mi
Last recorded80,107 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 80,107 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,062 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,702 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 61,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,807 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 53,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,542 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 47,542 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Chaffing on insecure wing liner (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,543 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,386 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,116 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,633 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,708 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,623 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 28,623 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,787 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 26,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,022 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 GPO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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