MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
General corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
General corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f wheel nuts fitted the wrong way round
Corrosion around fuel filler cap.
Slight engine oil leaks.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Corrosion around fuel filler cap.
Slight engine oil leaks.
Slight corrosion to O/S front to rear metal brake pipe.
Slight movement in N/S/F suspension top mounting.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate and front bush starting to deteriorate.
Slight corrosion to O/S front to rear metal brake pipe.
Slight movement in N/S/F suspension top mounting.
N/S/F lower wishbone front and rear bushes starting to deteriorate.
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.
Scratch down N/S of vehicle.
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/F lower wishbone front and rear bushes starting to deteriorate.
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.
Scratch down N/S of vehicle.
Corrosion to front brake discs.
Corrosion to power steering pipes.
Movement in O/S/F suspension top mounting.
N/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.
N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Corrosion to front brake discs.
Corrosion to power steering pipes.
Movement in O/S/F suspension top mounting.
N/S/F flexy brake hose starting to deteriorate.
N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA52 NEJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NEJ, 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 NEJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2003.
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