2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · DF52 JDK
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 61,602 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF52 JDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/03/2024
- 61,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF52 JDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (DF52 JDK) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
DF52 JDK Mileage History
- 08/03/202244,816 mi
- 09/03/202244,821 mi+5 mi
- 08/03/202353,077 mi+8,256 mi
- 13/03/202353,106 mi+29 mi
- 12/03/202461,602 mi+8,496 mi
Average of roughly 8,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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