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EN53 DNX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,202 mi
Last recorded110,202 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 110,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 110,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount excess movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 102,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 94,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 94,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

PAS fluid below min level

Fail 26 Nov 2016 86,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top rubber mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

PAS fluid below min level

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,906 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,897 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,692 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 69,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,666 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,578 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 52,578 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,308 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,757 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,923 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,447 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack replacement recommended

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,071 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 Dec 2006 16,099 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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EN53 DNX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN53 DNX, 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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EN53 DNX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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