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DY53 JXG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,326 mi
Last recorded76,326 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 76,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheelarch area slightly corroded

Offside Front inner wheelarch area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 76,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheelarch area slightly corroded

Offside Front inner wheelarch area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 70,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 69,690 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 69,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear metal brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner sill under car. (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear chassis rail corroded. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 64,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,874 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 55,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,741 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 53,741 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 49,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 46,167 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,444 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slight crazing

Fail 20 Dec 2010 43,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre side wall slight crazing

Pass 30 Jan 2010 39,414 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 30 Jan 2010 39,414 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,702 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 36,690 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,959 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,460 miles

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

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 JXG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

DY53 JXG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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