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DV52 XRN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,341 mi
Last recorded74,341 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XRN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,341 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 74,341 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2012 64,194 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

small cracks o/s/rear tyre inner sidewall

small cuts n/s/front tyre outer sidewall no cords showing

Pass 18 May 2011 56,239 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 46,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 May 2009 37,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,196 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 36,151 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,010 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,200 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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DV52 XRN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

DV52 XRN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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