MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Emissions not tested Due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISE UNDER CAR AND FUEL TANK VERY RUSTY,SIGNS OF PAST LEAK STAIN TANK AREA.ALSO PLASTIC WHEEL INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE VERY RUSTY,AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated AT SERVICE LIMIT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISE UNDER CAR AND FUEL TANK VERY RUSTY,SIGNS OF PAST LEAK STAIN TANK AREA.ALSO PLASTIC WHEEL INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE VERY RUSTY,AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated AT SERVICE LIMIT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISE REAR O/S AND N/S MACPHERSON STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE PLAY IN THEM AT SERVICE LIMIT
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY VERY WORN AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISE o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r top mountings have play AT SERVICE LIMIT
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ADVISE o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r top mountings have play AT SERVICE LIMIT
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front tyres worn on inner sections of tread and cracks appearing in tread of offside front.
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak
Two bulbs blown in high level brakelight.
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Two bulbs blown in high level brakelight.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
PAS pipe corroded
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coolant level low
engine vacuum pipe split
moisture in nearside rear light
underbody slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
coolant level on minimum
engine vacuum pipe leaking
exhaust front flexible section showing signs of age
moisture in nearside rear light cluster
offside washers poor
oil level on minimum
rear axle nearside rubber bush showings signs of age
rubber bushes on both front suspension arms showing signs of age
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)
hazard light switch dodgey
n/s rear indicator dull
rear fog light dull
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)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY53 EXB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EXB, 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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What year was DY53 EXB registered?
DY53 EXB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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