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DF52 HZB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,967 mi
Last recorded102,967 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear axle bushes worn

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter corroded

spare tyre below legel limit

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Fail 8 Aug 2014 102,967 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear axle bushes worn

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter corroded

spare tyre below legel limit

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Pass 27 Jul 2013 92,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear axle bushes slight wear

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear axle bushes slight wear

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has oil leak

engine management light on

nearside wiper blade slight split

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 May 2012 84,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has oil leak

engine management light on

nearside wiper blade slight split

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

slight wear on nearside front antiroll bar link

spare tyre below legel limit

Fail 7 Feb 2011 69,780 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

spare tyre below legel limit

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,361 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and cracks in walls

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 31 Oct 2009 60,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and cracks in walls

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2008 52,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2007 43,745 miles

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

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,743 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight wear on offside front suspension arm

Fail 28 Feb 2006 36,040 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HZB 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 50%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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