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DF52 FFN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion in several places on body (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,610 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,969 miles

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

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

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

wipers worn

Fail 18 Feb 2015 58,969 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,541 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 45,541 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,710 miles

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,515 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,626 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,579 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 FFN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

DF52 FFN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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