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EF52 EXW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 EXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,862 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,699 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 79,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 76,750 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,750 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/S/F tyre touching plastic inner wing pannel

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,690 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 73,690 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside outter door seal corroded

offside outter door seal corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,118 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 22 Mar 2010 59,180 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,667 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 55,667 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,333 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 43,333 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,288 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,916 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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EF52 EXW 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 70.6%.

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 EF52 EXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF52 EXW registered?

EF52 EXW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is EF52 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 EXW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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