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DV53 HAX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,616 mi
Last recorded111,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,616 miles

bonnet pull

o/side door operation

o/side front tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2016 111,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

bonnet pull

o/side door operation

o/side front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,015 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,190 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,113 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,244 miles

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,154 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,844 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 53,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light bulb inop

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,363 miles

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

high level brake light bulb inop

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,933 miles

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

small cuts on nearside rear tyre sidewall

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 HAX 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 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 HAX, 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 HAX registered?

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

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