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DF52 FFB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,399 mi
Last recorded73,399 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FFB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 73,397 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,059 miles

Nearside AND O/S/OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear AND O/S/REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded AND O/S/REAR (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs & pads (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 55,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs & pads (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 46,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 46,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,172 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,293 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 36,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,916 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,017 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,503 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 27,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,619 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 25,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,647 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 FFB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF52 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

DF52 FFB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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