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DY53 NWA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,364 mi
Last recorded77,364 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 NWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,364 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 77,362 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 77,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,532 miles

OSF flexy perished

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,532 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,542 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 58,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,378 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,784 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,640 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,205 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,013 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 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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