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EA52 KXG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,980 mi
Last recorded95,980 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 KXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,980 miles

Engine management light stays on!

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 94,870 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Please note: n/s front top suspension bush worn

Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,463 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,122 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Engine noisy

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 56,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded

Engine noisy

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 44,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 44,603 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,905 miles

165/65/13

Spare tyre flat / has cords exposed

Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,318 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,378 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 26,372 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 26,372 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 23,755 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 31 May 2012 22,886 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,320 miles

front roll bar (d) bushes are worn,slight movement in front top shockers.

Pass 11 May 2010 19,882 miles

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2009 18,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,097 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 17,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 May 2007 15,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,724 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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EA52 KXG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EA52 KXG, 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 EA52 KXG registered?

EA52 KXG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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