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DF53 NNB

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,988 mi
Last recorded94,988 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 NNB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2015 94,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner& outer sills corroded near beam axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,821 miles

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

front chassis rails behind front shock absorbers slightly corroded

oil leak

rear axle bushes slight deteriation

Fail 24 Dec 2014 87,812 miles

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

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

front chassis rails behind front shock absorbers slightly corroded

oil leak

rear axle bushes slight deteriation

Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,729 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s outer sill & both front chassis rails (behind front shock absorbers) are slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 80,727 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s outer sill & both front chassis rails (behind front shock absorbers) are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,649 miles

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

exhaust incorrectly fitted close to fuel & brake pipes

Fail 2 Jan 2013 73,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust incorrectly fitted close to fuel & brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,702 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc's & pads worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,916 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 54,916 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,286 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,548 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,867 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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DF53 NNB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 DF53 NNB, 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 DF53 NNB registered?

DF53 NNB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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