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DA52 NEJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,765 mi
Last recorded85,765 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 NEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,765 miles

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,014 miles

Corrosion around fuel filler cap.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 72,006 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,704 miles

Slight corrosion to O/S front to rear metal brake pipe.

Slight movement in N/S/F suspension top mounting.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 66,704 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,158 miles

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.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 60,158 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,224 miles

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.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 54,224 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,005 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 53,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,151 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,757 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 23,499 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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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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