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DY53 WFA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,678 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear foot brake just met min requirement

Rear wiper blade split

oil on min

Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear foot brake just met min requirement

Rear wiper blade split

oil on min

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 64,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackarm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,616 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 49,614 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,475 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 45,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,751 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,302 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 27,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,653 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 22,653 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,476 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WFA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

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

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