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DF52 HMH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 94,090 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,492 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 83,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,741 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 75,723 miles

age cracks in rear tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,453 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 70,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,986 miles

advise surface corrosion to outer floors

advise surface corrosion to rear chassis legs

front tyres worn inner sections 165/65/13

Pass 16 Feb 2013 60,082 miles

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)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,373 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 54,373 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,139 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise air filterbox damaged/insecure

advise front brake discs worn & lipped

advise front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

advise rear tyres perished

advise rear wiper hard

advise slight judder on braking

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,208 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 36,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,846 miles

offside and nearside frot wishbone bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,542 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,850 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 HMH 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 73.7%.

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 HMH, 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 HMH registered?

DF52 HMH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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