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DV52 XUT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,822 mi
Last recorded73,822 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XUT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,822 miles

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Boot floor area corroded and not in a prescribed area

Windscreen damaged and not materially affecting the drivers view.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,758 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket brocken (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side , rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side ( beam bushs ) (2.4.G.2)

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Boot floor area corroded and not in a prescribed area

Windscreen damaged and not materially affecting the drivers view.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

surface corrosion vehicle underneath

Fail 3 Sep 2015 71,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

surface corrosion vehicle underneath

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,444 miles

corrosion in rear not in mot area

surface corrosion front suspension

Fail 24 Sep 2014 70,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion in rear not in mot area

overheating

surface corrosion front suspension

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,207 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,891 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 57,107 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,332 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,675 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,994 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,891 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 15,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 11,849 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 XUT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XUT, 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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DV52 XUT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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