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DU53 AFV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

63,047 mi
Last recorded63,047 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 AFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 63,047 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 61,817 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,609 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 60,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,522 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 60,522 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,132 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 55,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,242 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,487 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 49,487 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,122 miles

1 x rear exhaust box mounting broken

Fail 27 Feb 2014 46,122 miles

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

1 x rear exhaust box mounting broken

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,759 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 45,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 38,111 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 38,109 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,752 miles

front tyres edge wear

o/s rear tyre tread low

Fail 5 Dec 2011 37,752 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front tyres edge wear

o/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,841 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 33,841 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,070 miles

advice to replace n/s rear tyre;very slight bulge starting on inside wall

o/s rear tyre tread low

Fail 2 Sep 2008 27,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s and o/s front suspension wish bone bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,382 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension wish bone bushes worn

Pass 8 Sep 2007 24,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,391 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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DU53 AFV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DU53 AFV, 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 DU53 AFV registered?

DU53 AFV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DU53 AFV safe to buy?

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