MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake discs worn
NS outer sill weakened by corrosion
NSF suspension has slight lift
NSF wheel rim dented
NSR inner wheel arch panel slight corrosion
OS NS front brake flexys perished
OSF brake pipe has slight corrosion
OSF tyre worn on inner face
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Small stone chip in zone A
Spare wheel carrier loose
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Spare wheel carrier loose
Front brake discs worn
Mil lamp on
NS outer sill weakened by corrosion
NSF suspension has slight lift
NSF wheel rim dented
NSR inner wheel arch panel slight corrosion
OS NS front brake flexys perished
OSF brake pipe has slight corrosion
OSF tyre worn on inner face
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Small stone chip in zone A
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper play in top suspension mounting
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded slightly
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
rear number plate deteriorating
OSF flexy perished
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
OSF flexy perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wiper blades worn
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
MIL lamp on
OSF flexy perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wiper blades worn
MIL lamp on
NS front flexy perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
OS front flexy perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Unable to see front pad thickness
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)
o/s+n/s front tyres wearing onouter edges
petrol flap starting to look insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s+n/s front tyres wearing onouter edges
petrol flap starting to look insecure
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY53 NWA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 NWA, 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 NWA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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