2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · GY53 CWP
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 77,293 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY53 CWP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/03/2025
- 77,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY53 CWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (GY53 CWP) between May 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5”.
GY53 CWP Mileage History
- 11/05/202275,606 mi
- 07/03/202375,772 mi+166 mi
- 06/03/202476,343 mi+571 mi
- 05/03/202577,293 mi+950 mi
Average of roughly 599 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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