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DF52 FLD

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,170 mi
Last recorded75,170 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,170 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 75,170 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,818 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,818 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2013 55,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,617 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 41,617 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,786 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 29,634 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 15,279 miles

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

top suspension mounts worn

Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,297 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 7,183 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 3,388 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 FLD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FLD, 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 FLD registered?

DF52 FLD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is DF52 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 FLD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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