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DV53 KWD

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,918 mi
Last recorded124,918 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 KWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 124,918 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip ?? (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak ;

some underside corrosion developing ;

Fail 18 Jul 2017 124,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip ?? (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak ;

some underside corrosion developing ;

Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexible section deteriorating (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front offside & nearside outer floor sections corroding but not considered excessive at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 120,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension anti-roll bar link upper joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & lower wheel arch excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension axle/subframe mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & lower wheel arch excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension axle/subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible section deteriorating (7.1.2)

Front offside & nearside outer floor sections corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,889 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 114,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,377 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 97,377 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,385 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,380 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,807 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,310 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 75,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2009 60,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,155 miles

n/s/front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,913 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 KWD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KWD, 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 KWD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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