MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis- axle mounts (2.4.A.3)
exhaust corroded
rear axle corroded
shock absorbers corroded
wetness around power steering pump
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner sill / floor - sub frame (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill - axle (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner sill / floor - sub frame (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer and inner sill - axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis- axle mounts (2.4.A.3)
exhaust corroded
rear axle corroded
shock absorbers corroded
wetness around power steering pump
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake test results only just met minimum requirements
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sides outer rear sills getting corroded
both sides rear backing sills getting corroded
power steering pipes getting corroded
slight leak on power steering rack
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front discs slightly warn
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front brake discs worn
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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DY53 VYP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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