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DV53 GYA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,106 mi
Last recorded46,106 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,106 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 40,596 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 40,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,783 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,888 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2016 32,888 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all four tyres cracking on edges

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

Fail 12 Feb 2015 31,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,680 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 28,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,907 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 23,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,154 miles

Fuel filter corroded

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

Rear suspension top mounts slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2009 19,154 miles

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

Rear suspension top mounts slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,857 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 9,478 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,673 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 GYA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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