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DN52 ENL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,209 mi
Last recorded68,209 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 ENL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,209 miles

corrosion on sills and under side of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2018 68,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on sills and under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,835 miles

Body has slight corrosion Boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F & O/S/F "A" Pillars (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 62,835 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R & O/S/R inner sill by axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R & O/S/R inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion Boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F & O/S/F "A" Pillars (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,342 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 60,342 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,072 miles

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

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,155 miles

surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,729 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion around offside front sill repaired areas

surface corrosion to underside floor and rear inner sill areas

Fail 12 Sep 2013 54,729 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion around offside front sill repaired areas

surface corrosion to underside floor and rear inner sill areas

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,590 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,924 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,481 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,746 miles

n/s/f/ tyre on limit of 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

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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DN52 ENL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN52 ENL, 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 DN52 ENL registered?

DN52 ENL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is DN52 ENL safe to buy?

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