MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust deterioated
Floor corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front top strut mount has slight freeplay
Nearside outer sill deterioated
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear axle bush heavily deterioated
Offside rear chassis leg by axle very corroded
Offside rear wheel noisey when rotated
Powersteering pipes corroded
Radiator deterioated
Rear axle bushes deterioated
Underbody very corroded
Wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust deterioated
Floor corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front top strut mount has slight freeplay
Nearside outer sill deterioated
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear chassis leg by axle very corroded
Offside rear wheel noisey when rotated
Powersteering pipes corroded
Radiator deterioated
Rear axle bushes deterioated
Underbody very corroded
Wheel trims fitted
Both rear axle bushes starting to split
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Powersteering pipes corroded
Underbody starting to corrode
Wheel trims fitted
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Both rear axle bushes starting to split
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Powersteering pipes corroded
Underbody starting to corrode
Wheel trims fitted
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside front tyre on legal limit
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Powersteering pipes corroded
Slight freeplay in both top strut mounts
Underbody corroded
Wheel trims fitted
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside front tyre on legal limit
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Powersteering pipes corroded
Slight freeplay in both top strut mounts
Underbody corroded
Wheel trims fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside 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)
ecu light on
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear n/s tyre slight flat spot
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear n/s tyre slight flat spot
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre has nail in it
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre has nail in it
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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DY53 EXA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EXA, 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 EXA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 October 2003.
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