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DN53 GPV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,215 mi
Last recorded66,215 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 66,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

middle exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2018 66,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system MAIN (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear fuel filler inner neck shows corrosion

middle exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,882 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,596 miles

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

inner rack arm play

Fail 18 Jan 2017 58,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

inner rack arm play

Fail 30 Sep 2016 58,563 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside steering rack twisted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 57,707 miles

Both rear drop sills corroded slightly

Front to rear brake pipes corroded (NOT WEAKENED AT TIME OF TEST)

Fuel filler flap and surround corroded slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 54,796 miles

N/s/f tyre 1.6mm of tread on inner edge (165/65/13)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f tyre valve cracked

O/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on edges (165/65/13)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2014 54,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s/f tyre 1.6mm of tread on inner edge (165/65/13)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f tyre valve cracked

O/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on edges (165/65/13)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 51,484 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 44,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,424 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,111 miles

rear tyres perished on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,691 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 9,500 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 7,861 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 GPV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

DN53 GPV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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