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DA52 NDN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 NDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2015 96,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2014 92,652 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,652 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 90,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 90,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 90,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,157 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,427 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 77,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,432 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,736 miles

gearbox oil leak.

nearside headlight has water in it.

offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split and may cause the joint to fail.

play in both front strut tops.

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle.

Fail 17 Jan 2009 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

gearbox oil leak.

nearside headlight has water in it.

offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split and may cause the joint to fail.

play in both front strut tops.

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,939 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm on outside edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge's and on 2mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre outer side wall perrished.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 57,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm on outside edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge's and on 2mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre outer side wall perrished.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,180 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 51,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 43,581 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)

offside wiperblade starting to split.

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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DA52 NDN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DA52 NDN, 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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DA52 NDN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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