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EA52 OTN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 140,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 133,089 miles

hand & footbrake efforts low(advise brake check)

n/s headlamp damaged

play o/s rack spindle

slight play n/s top susp.mount

Fail 18 Nov 2011 133,089 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand & footbrake efforts low(advise brake check)

n/s headlamp damaged

play o/s rack spindle

slight play n/s top susp.mount

Pass 12 Nov 2010 119,182 miles

n/s h/lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

slight play n/s/f top susp.mount

slight play o/s t/rod spindle

Fail 12 Nov 2010 119,182 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s h/lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

slight play n/s/f top susp.mount

slight play o/s t/rod spindle

Fail 12 Jan 2010 106,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2010 106,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2009 92,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jan 2009 92,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jan 2008 75,246 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 57,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 57,243 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,481 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 45,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

offside headlamp condensated not effecting beam image

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 OTN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA52 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

EA52 OTN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is EA52 OTN safe to buy?

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