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DF53 LNO

2003 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,453 mi
Last recorded38,453 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford K41,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 LNO
MakeFord
ModelK
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2010 38,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,453 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,702 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 32,702 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,888 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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DF53 LNO is a 2003 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 41,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 LNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Ford K is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 LNO registered?

DF53 LNO is a 2003 Ford K, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DF53 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 LNO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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