MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES... (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES... (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside number plate lamp not located correctly but supplying sufficient light
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire (1.9.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside number plate lamp not located correctly but supplying sufficient light
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil springs corroding
cut in offside front tyre outer wall
front brake discs, surfaces rusty
offside rear tyre inner walls cracking
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil springs corroding
cut in offside front tyre outer wall
front brake discs, surfaces rusty
offside rear tyre inner walls cracking
both rear coil springs corroded
cut in offside front tyre outer wall
engine management light on
engine oily
offside front tyre was flat
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
both rear coil springs corroded
cut in offside front tyre outer wall
engine management light on
engine oily
offside front tyre was flat
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
exhaust positioning
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
exhaust positioning
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre has a split in the outer sidewall
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres bald on the inside edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY53 WBD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 October 2003.
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