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DF52 FPY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,680 mi
Last recorded45,680 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,680 miles

streering rack leaking

Fail 13 Feb 2017 45,616 miles

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

streering rack leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,310 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 36,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,063 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 32,063 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,378 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,220 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,876 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 28,876 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,388 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,045 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,119 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 FPY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY registered?

DF52 FPY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DF52 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 FPY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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