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AE52 CXL

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,055 mi
Last recorded45,055 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2016 45,055 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan near chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,043 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,775 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,687 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 38,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,318 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,682 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,416 miles

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

advise front brake discs and pads approx 55^% worn

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,371 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 12,802 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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AE52 CXL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE52 CXL, 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 AE52 CXL registered?

AE52 CXL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AE52 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 CXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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