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EN53 DHG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DHG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,276 miles

both sides outer sills have slight corrosion

nsf front wishbone bush split

nsf rear wishbone bush split

nsf wheel rim has small flat spot inner rim

nsr wheel has small flat spot inner rim

os wiper blade split

osf inner wheel rim has small flat spot

osf rear wishbone bush split

osf tyre cracking between tread

osr tyre cracking between tread

slight play both top suspension mounts

Fail 12 Apr 2014 74,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides outer sills have slight corrosion

nsf front wishbone bush split

nsf rear wishbone bush split

nsf wheel rim has small flat spot inner rim

nsr wheel has small flat spot inner rim

os wiper blade split

osf inner wheel rim has small flat spot

osf rear wishbone bush split

osf tyre cracking between tread

osr tyre cracking between tread

slight play both top suspension mounts

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 55,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,712 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,008 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,094 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 39,092 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,903 miles

both the offside rear and the nearside front tyres are worn close to wear indicators

Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EN53 DHG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EN53 DHG, 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 EN53 DHG registered?

EN53 DHG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is EN53 DHG safe to buy?

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