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DY53 WHR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,695 mi
Last recorded90,695 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 90,695 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,089 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 86,086 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,350 miles

Area surrounding fuel cap is corroded heavily, borderline to failure.

Battery Lamp is ON constantly.

Driver's Seatbelt is slightly worn.

Exhaust System is slightly insecure.

Front Floors & Rear Inner Sills are corroded.

Front to Rear Brake Line is corroding near tank.

N/S Headlamp Aim is slightly low.

Rear Coil Springs, are corroded on top coils.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 69,947 miles

All Brake Pipe Unions and Brake Hose Ferrules are corroded.

Both Front Inner Wings/Wheel Arches are corroded behind suspension leg.

Brake Fluid is dark in colour, recommend change soon.

Front Brake Pads are approaching low, and Front Brake Discs have a developed wear lip. Should be replaced together in approx. 3,000 miles.

Front Floor Sections, Floor Seams, Rear Inner Sills & Rear Chassis Rails are corroded, borderline to excessive in places.

Front Suspension Wishbone Bushes are beginning to show signs of wear.

Front Wheel Alignment is visually incorrect. Should be addressed ASAP or new Front Tyres will wear rapidly.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

Heavy Corrosion around Fuel Filler Flap. The top of the Filler Neck is slightly insecure.

Minor Wear to Driver's Seatbelt.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Suspension Tower is starting to corrode at the top.

Rear Brake Drum Back Plates are corroded.

Rear Coil Springs are corroded.

Rear Shock Absorbers are corroded.

Rear Tyres are low on the inside edges, especially the N/S, which is borderline to failure.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,947 miles

All Brake Pipe Unions and Brake Hose Ferrules are corroded.

Both Front Inner Wings/Wheel Arches are corroded behind suspension leg.

Brake Fluid is dark in colour, recommend change soon.

Front Brake Pads are approaching low, and Front Brake Discs have a developed wear lip. Should be replaced together in approx. 3,000 miles.

Front Floor Sections, Floor Seams, Rear Inner Sills & Rear Chassis Rails are corroded, borderline to excessive in places.

Front Suspension Wishbone Bushes are beginning to show signs of wear.

Front Wheel Alignment is visually incorrect. Should be addressed ASAP or new Front Tyres will wear rapidly.

Headlamp Lenses are going opaque.

Heavy Corrosion around Fuel Filler Flap. The top of the Filler Neck is slightly insecure.

Minor Wear to Driver's Seatbelt.

O/S/R Suspension Tower is starting to corrode at the top.

Rear Brake Drum Back Plates are corroded.

Rear Coil Springs are corroded.

Rear Shock Absorbers are corroded.

Rear Tyres are low on the inside edges, especially the N/S, which is borderline to failure.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 69,833 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,205 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,145 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,377 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 43,554 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 36,304 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 27,746 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,904 miles

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 19 Sep 2006 15,044 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 WHR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WHR, 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 WHR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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