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DK51 JPK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,944 mi
Last recorded79,944 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 JPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,944 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint

Fail 5 Aug 2019 79,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle body and brake pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle body (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexible joint

Nearside Front Lower wing insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 75,724 miles

both sides front anti roll bar linkages fouling against vehicle

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2018 75,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front anti roll bar linkages fouling against vehicle

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,314 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll link arms poss incorect arms touching inner wing on full lock

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

Offside Front anti roll link arms poss incorect arms touching inner wing on full lock

Fail 15 Jul 2017 68,267 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner wheelarch on lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill area in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner wheelarch on lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill area in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheelarch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

fluid around steering rack area

movement in both sides front top suspension mountings on limit

Pass 9 Jul 2016 64,004 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,942 miles

Corrosion to N/S and O/S sills

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,142 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,524 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 59,513 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s sill corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,013 miles

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

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

both rear axle main bushes starting to split and are soft

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,950 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 44,950 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,613 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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DK51 JPK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK51 JPK, 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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DK51 JPK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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