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DV53 UHC

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,924 mi
Last recorded23,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 23,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

General corrosion on under side , floor and seals

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 20,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear vehicle structure is corroded inner and outer sill n ear side and offside advise attention

Pass 19 Jan 2024 19,176 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill is corroded by suspension mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill is corroded by suspension mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 19,176 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill is corroded by suspension mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill is corroded by suspension mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 18,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 17,899 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 17,308 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 16,983 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bonding is separating. ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush is perished and separating. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush is perished and separating. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Getting perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 16,982 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack ball joint worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack ball joint worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter is split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush bonding has separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough Rough on lock to lock. (2.1.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bonding is separating. ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush is perished and separating. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush is perished and separating. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Getting perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 16,665 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play detected in rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,532 miles

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

all tyres slight cracking on tread/wall

slight play steering rack n/s

Pass 3 Feb 2017 16,370 miles

All tyres slight cracking on walls

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

slight play steering rack n/s

Pass 13 Jan 2016 16,055 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,812 miles

Tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 13 Jan 2015 15,807 miles

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

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2014 15,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,567 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 13,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 11,816 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 10,080 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 7,874 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 5,549 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 5,272 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 UHC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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