MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Spare tyre defective
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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