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DV52 XMZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,347 mi
Last recorded48,347 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,347 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 48,347 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,517 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion n/s and o/s floor areas

Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Slight corrosion n/s and o/s floor areas

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,266 miles

Noise from left hand indicator stalk when turning steering wheel.

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 38,256 miles

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

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

Noise from left hand indicator stalk when turning steering wheel.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,481 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 32,752 miles

steering wheel feels rough when turning

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,683 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,913 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,157 miles

o/s front tyre very perished

Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,599 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,410 miles

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

rear tyres has slight cuts on tyre walls

Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,686 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Play in nearside top mounting when jacked up

Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,437 miles

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

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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DV52 XMZ 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 80%.

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 DV52 XMZ, 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 DV52 XMZ registered?

DV52 XMZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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