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DF52 JFN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,213 mi
Last recorded39,213 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,213 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,652 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2015 36,168 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion Both sill edges (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked

Fail 22 Dec 2015 36,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg above axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Lower Body has slight corrosion Both sill edges (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2014 33,670 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 33,669 miles

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,701 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,540 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 30,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,977 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 24,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advive wheel alignmwnt due to tyre wear off side front

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,354 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front wishbone arm front bush starting to split

offside front wishbone arm rear bush starting to perrish

Fail 15 Jan 2009 21,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front steering rack gaitors may not be correct for this vehicle

nearside front wishbone arm front bush starting to split

offside front wishbone arm rear bush starting to perrish

Pass 9 Feb 2008 18,662 miles

nearside front suspension top mount has play

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,348 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 15,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 8 Feb 2006 12,084 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 JFN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

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

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