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DY53 EXB

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,298 mi
Last recorded91,298 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 91,212 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,990 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 90,990 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,273 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,050 miles

ADVISE o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r top mountings have play AT SERVICE LIMIT

advise under car rusting

Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,050 miles

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

advise under car rusting

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,970 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,079 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,997 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,792 miles

Oil leak

Two bulbs blown in high level brakelight.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 72,776 miles

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.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,965 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,165 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 60,165 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,427 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,255 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,451 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,451 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,266 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,841 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 28,828 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,968 miles

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 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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