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DV53 UGZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,254 mi
Last recorded37,254 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,254 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,089 miles

Rear wiper worn

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 35,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

play in nsr top mount

various body / under body corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2016 32,805 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

play in nsr top mount

various body / under body corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,582 miles

slight play in both rear top mounts

various under body and body corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2015 30,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perrished

slight play in both rear top mounts

various under body and body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear top mount slight movement

offside rear top mount slight movement

various under body corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2014 28,317 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear top mount slight movement

offside rear top mount slight movement

various under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,913 miles

slight play in both rear top mounts

small hole in nsf cv boot repaired by silicone

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,370 miles

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

play in both front top mounts

Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,604 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 9,821 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 6,909 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 UGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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