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DA52 XPJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,178 mi
Last recorded44,178 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,178 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

MIL lamp illuminated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

n/s and o/s sills corroded

rear floor pan corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 44,178 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking o/s/r brake pipe union loose (3.6.A.1)

MIL lamp illuminated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

n/s and o/s sills corroded

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 40,497 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Mil Light illuminated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 40,497 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Mil Light illuminated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 37,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

MIL light illuminated

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 35,285 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 35,285 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EM lamp on

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,611 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 33,611 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,413 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 21,468 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 21,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,413 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 10,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 1,223 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 XPJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XPJ, 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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What year was DA52 XPJ registered?

DA52 XPJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is DA52 XPJ safe to buy?

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