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DV53 EEB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,471 mi
Last recorded58,471 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 EEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2017 58,471 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges and sidewall damaged

nearside rear wing corroded by fuel flap

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,431 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,994 miles

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 43,993 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,074 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 40,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 35,500 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,346 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,388 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 28,388 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,621 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 23,954 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,219 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 18,219 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,629 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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DV53 EEB 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 58.8%.

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 DV53 EEB, 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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DV53 EEB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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