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DF52 HYU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,833 mi
Last recorded79,833 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 HYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,833 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 79,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,470 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,563 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 64,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2010 57,804 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,489 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 50,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 44,329 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,528 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 34,524 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

n/s suspension will require rechecking after repairs to steering carried out

Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,916 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 25,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

advise:play in nearside arm of steering rack

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 HYU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

DF52 HYU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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