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DY53 VYP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,085 mi
Last recorded45,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VYP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,085 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,082 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 45,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,351 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 42,696 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,696 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,639 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 36,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 21,260 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,260 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Mar 2010 18,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,335 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,158 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 11,155 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 7,575 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 7,575 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 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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What year was DY53 VYP registered?

DY53 VYP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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