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CA52 DYN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,057 mi
Last recorded72,057 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 DYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

165/65/13 X 4

2 X LOWER REAR SUS BUSHES WORN-PODOT

NSF & OSF INNET FLITCH ARESA S/CORR-PODOT

NSF W/TRIM MISSING

S/CORR FUEL FLAP AREA

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 22 Feb 2014 64,051 miles

165/65/13 X 4

2 X F/W/BLADES WORN-PODOT

BOTH O/SILLS S/CORR & PREVIOUSELY WELDED-MONITOR-PODOT

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

NSF T/S/MOUNT S/WEAR-PODOT

NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside 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)

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,051 miles

165/65/13 X 4

2 X F/W/BLADES WORN-PODOT

BOTH O/SILLS S/CORR & PREVIOUSELY WELDED-MONITOR-PODOT

NSF T/S/MOUNT S/WEAR-PODOT

NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 17 May 2013 58,906 miles

surface corrosion on under side.

Fail 10 May 2013 58,772 miles

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

surface corrosion on under side.

Pass 3 May 2012 52,854 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 48,458 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 44,207 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 39,167 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,936 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,352 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 33,347 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,620 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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CA52 DYN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA52 DYN, 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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CA52 DYN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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