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DA53 FCJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,270 mi
Last recorded49,270 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,270 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 49,266 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 48,153 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 48,105 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting points corroded not concidered to be excessive at time of test (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,625 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,646 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 18,646 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,438 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 14,437 miles

Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,111 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 9,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DA53 FCJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA53 FCJ, 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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DA53 FCJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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