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DV53 UHA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,362 mi
Last recorded66,362 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 66,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front tyres scrubbing on arches

n/s/r tyre very cracked/perished

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,294 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 57,294 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated low on fluid (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,909 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,433 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,649 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 42,649 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant low

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,541 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 52,515 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 46,594 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch fluid pipe leaking.

wear/slight noise starting in rear offside wheel bearing.wear in front offside & nearside shock absorber top mounts.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,293 miles

cut in rear nearside tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2007 33,293 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in rear nearside tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2006 23,928 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight wear/play in front offside/nearside shock top mounts

Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,928 miles

slight wear/play in front offside/nearside shock top mounts

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 UHA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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