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DF52 JDO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,345 mi
Last recorded71,345 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 71,345 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 53,014 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,061 miles

Front brake discs are rusty and worn on the insides

Fail 18 Feb 2011 39,061 miles

Front brake discs are rusty and worn on the insides

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,807 miles

Advise underbody rustproofing

Fail 27 Feb 2008 24,295 miles

Tyre pressures low - O/S front very low check pressires regularly.

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,295 miles

Tyre pressures low - O/S front very low check pressires regularly.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,006 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 19,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,384 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 JDO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF52 JDO registered?

DF52 JDO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is DF52 JDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 JDO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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