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CA52 EBU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,339 mi
Last recorded75,339 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 EBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,339 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,266 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,876 miles

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

rear wiper missing

Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,162 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,173 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,264 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 46,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,318 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 36,318 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,954 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 31,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 28,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,017 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 21,911 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 21,911 miles

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

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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CA52 EBU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA52 EBU, 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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CA52 EBU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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