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DT53 DGT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

969,761 mi
Last recorded969,761 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT53 DGT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 969,761 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 94,502 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective @ silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 94,502 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced engine mounting at diff mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective @ front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective @ silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,789 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body needs cleaning off and re apply wax oil protection

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,529 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 92,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,501 miles

under body has been undersealed front and back

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,029 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 84,029 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 66,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,740 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 56,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,332 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 50,323 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,098 miles

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

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,296 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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DT53 DGT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DT53 DGT, 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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DT53 DGT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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