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DU53 JXH

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,367 mi
Last recorded81,367 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 JXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 81,367 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,153 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 81,151 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,030 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,924 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 75,914 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing behind suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released with lights on (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released with lights on (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner shoulder

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

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

fuel filter corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,736 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 67,536 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,536 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,475 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

alternator belt noisey

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 17 Feb 2012 64,475 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

alternator belt noisey

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,788 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 58,749 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,398 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,558 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 48,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 JXH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey 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 DU53 JXH, 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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DU53 JXH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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