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DN52 FXK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,260 mi
Last recorded72,260 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 FXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,260 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2016 72,259 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,032 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 59,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,728 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 47,722 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 34,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,502 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes slightly deteriorating and arms corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2010 17,491 miles

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

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 FXK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

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

Is DN52 FXK safe to buy?

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