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DV53 FLH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 103,127 miles

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

under body has wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2018 103,127 miles

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

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

under body has wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

both front inner flitches corroding

nearside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Jan 2016 99,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

both front inner flitches corroding

nearside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,822 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre sidewall split

Fail 15 Jan 2015 95,785 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre sidewall split

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,058 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls splitting

nsr wheel bearing noisy

Fail 10 Jan 2014 91,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls splitting

nsr wheel bearing noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre edge wearing

nsr osr tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2013 83,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre edge wearing

nsr osr tyres cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2011 78,281 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 69,469 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,469 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 58,820 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,675 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 56,650 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the front discs are rusted through standing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,886 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 FLH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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