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DV53 YCA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,600 mi
Last recorded81,600 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2016 81,600 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,841 miles

engine coolant leak poss/thermostat

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,137 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,561 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,495 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,997 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,825 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 56,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,910 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 48,851 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,569 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,361 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 YCA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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