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DV53 GZX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,303 mi
Last recorded41,303 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 41,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking device missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in quarter area by fuel cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,267 miles

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 9 Aug 2017 37,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,271 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,396 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,092 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/floors/chassis/inner wings

Fail 20 Aug 2014 21,085 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/floors/chassis/inner wings

Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,556 miles

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,090 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 10,992 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 10,447 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 9,888 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 9,280 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 8,440 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 7,006 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 GZX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

DV53 GZX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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