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DF52 FFA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,042 mi
Last recorded46,042 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2017 46,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

both front tyres close to limit

both rearaxle beam bushes worn

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,096 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,163 miles

front chassis very rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2015 43,140 miles

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

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

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

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

front chassis very rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,184 miles

Signs of corrosion on o/s/r sill and n/s/f sill

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,565 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 41,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,688 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

power steering pipes heavily corroded

slight dampness around steering rack pinion area

Fail 2 Mar 2012 39,646 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

power steering pipes heavily corroded

slight dampness around steering rack pinion area

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,225 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 36,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,727 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,928 miles

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

brake pedal has quite a lot of travel, suspect rear brakes need adjusting

upper ball joint on nearside front antirollbar link, dust cover split

Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pedal has quite a lot of travel, suspect rear brakes need adjusting

upper ball joint on nearside front antirollbar link, dust cover split

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,822 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,566 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,977 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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DF52 FFA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DF52 FFA, 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 DF52 FFA registered?

DF52 FFA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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