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DY53 WBM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,191 mi
Last recorded41,191 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WBM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,191 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 41,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,785 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 34,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,733 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 28,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,394 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 25,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,950 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 21,950 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,571 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 WBM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

DY53 WBM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2003.

Is DY53 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 WBM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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