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DV53 FLG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,178 mi
Last recorded47,178 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 47,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 47,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 47,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both inner and outer sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,263 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 39,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,285 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,439 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 29,439 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,686 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 25,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,265 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 20,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,474 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,745 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,076 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 FLG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV53 FLG, 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 DV53 FLG registered?

DV53 FLG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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