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DV53 GXF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,403 mi
Last recorded74,403 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,505 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to outersills & underbody

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,212 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion throughout underbody

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,248 miles

corrosion on both front floors

corrosion on both rear undersills

fluctuation on front brakes

n/s/f wishbone front bush splitting BORDERLINE

wear in rear axle bushes

Fail 3 Oct 2013 67,160 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on both front floors

corrosion on both rear undersills

fluctuation on front brakes

n/s/f wishbone front bush splitting BORDERLINE

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,006 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack end nearside front

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,306 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 61,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,429 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,073 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 47,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,247 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GXF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

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

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