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DN52 EPU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 EPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012
Fail 2 Aug 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

multi v belt tensioner noisy/front brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2011
Fail 12 Aug 2011

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

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

steering toeing out

Fail 17 Aug 2010

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle milage not visible

Pass 17 Aug 2010

vehicle milage not visible

Pass 8 Aug 2009

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,033 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 61,029 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 112,262 miles

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight movement in n/s/f top strut mounting

Fail 26 Jan 2007 112,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight movement in n/s/f strut top rubber and bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2006 96,270 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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DN52 EPU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DN52 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

DN52 EPU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is DN52 EPU safe to buy?

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