MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)
osf headlamp lens deteriorated but still gives beams pattern 2 under body corrosion still solid at present both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg plus inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
osf headlamp lens deteriorated but still gives beams pattern 2 under body corrosion still solid at present both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floorpan (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill, not attached along bottom edge (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
osf headlamp lens deteriorated, but still gives beam pattern
underbody corrosion, still solid at present
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie (6.1.B.2)
Rear tyre cracking
slight noise off/side rear wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body damage all round
Front brake discs heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Secondary bonnet catch stiff
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns/ftyre suferd tracking damage
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bottom radiator hose insecure
rear tyres starting to perrish
wiper blades poor in opperation.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF52 FNM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DF52 FNM, 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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DF52 FNM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2003.
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