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DV53 GMF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,209 mi
Last recorded68,209 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,209 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 68,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 66,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 66,074 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,496 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 54,439 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,214 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,715 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 45,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,770 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 38,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,730 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 31,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,542 miles

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

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

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

tyres beginning to wear low.Both nearside 2.5mm tread depth, both offside 3mm tread depth

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,065 miles

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

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 at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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 GMF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GMF, 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 GMF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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