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DF52 HXZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,435 mi
Last recorded83,435 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 83,435 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,590 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 69,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,818 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,101 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 45,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,993 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 35,820 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,976 miles

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

front suspension lower bushes splitting

wiper blades splitting

Fail 20 Jan 2009 24,929 miles

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

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

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

front suspension lower bushes splitting

wiper blades splitting

Fail 19 Jan 2008 14,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 14,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 6,972 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 4,691 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 HXZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXZ, 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 HXZ registered?

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

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