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DV53 GZM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,689 mi
Last recorded34,689 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 34,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch / sill has hole within 30cm of seat / seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor has hole within 30cm of seat mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor has hole within 30cm of sub frame and suspension mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings has hole within 30cm of rear beam mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill has hole within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Front brake discs badly worn

Front brake pipes slightly corroded on unions

Front chassis mounting points for sub frame badly corroded, no hole at this time,

Front chassis rails / inner arches corroded, no holes at this time

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracked on tread and sidewalls

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,348 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,356 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,072 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,978 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 11,978 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 8,901 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 GZM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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