MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit s[ightly (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit s[ightly (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front wiper tiny split upper end
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres perishing
oil leak
under body has rust patches
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under body has patches of rust corrosion
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under body has patches of rust corrosion
Engine & gearbox,little oil leak
Exhaust system,rust corrosion
Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Engine & gearbox,little oil leak
Exhaust system,rust corrosion
Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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DY53 EWW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 EWW, 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 EWW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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