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DY53 AZZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 AZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 128,070 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front to rear. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper excessive corrosion outer sill. (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill. (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 118,121 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

both outer sills and sills to floors have corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2016 118,119 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

both outer sills and sills to floors have corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,223 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front floord to sills corrosion

both outer sills have corrosion

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 18 Jun 2015 108,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front floord to sills corrosion

both outer sills have corrosion

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,239 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside floors to sills have corrosion

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 100,234 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside floors to sills have corrosion

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,470 miles

both outer sills have corrosion

corrosion around fuel cap

Fail 14 Aug 2013 90,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both outer sills have corrosion

corrosion around fuel cap

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,796 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 79,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,530 miles

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

front brake corroded inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2011 65,522 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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

front brake corroded inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,034 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,034 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,007 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 46,007 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,318 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 28,520 miles

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

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

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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DY53 AZZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DY53 AZZ, 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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DY53 AZZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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