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DV53 UEC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,526 mi
Last recorded94,526 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,526 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 94,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,696 miles

front floors corroding

o/s/r sill & inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 89,696 miles

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

front floors corroding

o/s/r sill & inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 80,736 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2014 80,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,531 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 22 Jun 2012 65,654 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,194 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 51,797 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,151 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,151 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,963 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,167 miles

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

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 UEC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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