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2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,248 mi
Last recorded91,248 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,248 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 91,248 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,776 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,521 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 84,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,310 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 79,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,350 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

engine management light on

engine oily

offside front tyre was flat

Fail 1 Feb 2016 76,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

exhaust positioning

Fail 16 Jan 2015 69,446 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,452 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 64,442 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 64,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,389 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,369 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,317 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 51,293 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,063 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 47,059 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,756 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 41,704 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,496 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 27,377 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,403 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 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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