MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front subframe rear mountings corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear end off chassis leg corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Front exhaust mount broken off
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front exhaust mount broken off
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all floors rusty shailing sills back of sills chassie legs
both front tyres worn on inner edges
rear brake pipes rusty
165/65/13 tyres fitted to rear axle
165/70/13 tyres fitted to front axle
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
inner sill backings corroded
underside body heavily undersealed making hard to inspect
underside corroded
weld repairs heavily undersealed making hard to inspect
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
165/65/13 tyres fitted to rear axle
165/70/13 tyres fitted to front axle
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
inner sill backings corroded
underside corroded
THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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DV53 YCZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 YCZ, 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 YCZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2003.
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