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FB53 DPN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,465 mi
Last recorded57,465 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 57,465 miles

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

Nearside Front gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front inner flitch corroded.

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 57,465 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front inner flitch corroded.

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 51,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,434 miles

Centre Rear bulb out in 3rd brakelight

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 51,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear bulb out in 3rd brakelight

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre, out of shape on inside tread pattern

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,844 miles

Corrosion around front offside subframe mounting

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

Slight play in near side front top suspension mount.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 45,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Corrosion around front offside subframe mounting

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

Slight play in near side front top suspension mount.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 38,728 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,956 miles

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

offside front inner sidewall of the tyre has splitting/cuts not deep enough to reach the cords yet possible get replaced before they get to bad

Pass 24 Nov 2012 29,927 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 25,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 25,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2010 21,864 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil gear box end gasket.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 21,864 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight oil gear box end gasket.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,098 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 18,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,400 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,797 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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FB53 DPN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FB53 DPN, 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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FB53 DPN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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