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ET52 DFY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 DFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,597 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,437 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 72,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,605 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 66,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,415 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 57,414 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,611 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,206 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 34,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 22,870 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracked.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,607 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,377 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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ET52 DFY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET52 DFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET52 DFY?

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What year was ET52 DFY registered?

ET52 DFY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is ET52 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 DFY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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