MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around fule cap (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch corroded holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner arch corroded holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centuer outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded holed (2.4.A.3)
** STRONG ADVISE ** offside rear upper rear of wheel tub corroded and holed not within a prescribed area
** STRONG ADVISE ** rear axle bushes deteriorated with movement
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front chassis corroded
nearside and offside front chassis legs / subframe mount areas corroded
nearside and offside front floors slightly corroded
nearside front brake slight judder in roller brake tester
nearside outer sill corroded in other areas
nearside rear inner and outer quarter panel around fuel flap corroded
nearside rear wheel tub slightly corroded
power steering pipes corroded
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
** STRONG ADVISE ** offside rear upper rear of wheel tub corroded and holed not within a prescribed area
** STRONG ADVISE ** rear axle bushes deteriorated with movement
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front chassis corroded
nearside and offside front chassis legs / subframe mount areas corroded
nearside and offside front floors slightly corroded
nearside front brake slight judder in roller brake tester
nearside outer sill corroded in other areas
nearside rear inner and outer quarter panel around fuel flap corroded
nearside rear wheel tub slightly corroded
power steering pipes corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f sill carroded
oil leaking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f sill carroded
oil leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
condensation in o/s headlamp not adversly affecting beam image
nearside and offside front subframe mounting pre-scribed area slightly corroded
nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY53 KWU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 KWU, 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 KWU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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