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DU53 WCO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,549 mi
Last recorded54,549 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear outer wheel arch cover insecure at the sill.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,475 miles

engine light is om

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,604 miles

Corrosion around fuelcap

Corrosion on nearside windscreen post

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 50,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion around fuelcap

Corrosion on nearside windscreen post

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,800 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 48,800 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,958 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,358 miles

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

offside front chassis corner damaged.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 42,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front chassis corner damaged.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,967 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,967 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,133 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,992 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 29,992 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,993 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 21,993 miles

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

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

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 WCO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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