MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,924 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
slight play n/s steering rack
Tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
tyres cracking on sidewalls
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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