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DY53 WBW

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,394 mi
Last recorded33,394 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WBW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,394 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,515 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 25,515 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,010 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 WBW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

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

Is DY53 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 WBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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