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EF52 MSY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,048 mi
Last recorded86,048 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 MSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,048 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

under body corrosoin

Fail 13 Mar 2019 86,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

under body corrosoin

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,448 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside drivers seat pad insecure

screen slightly damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,448 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside drivers seat pad insecure

screen slightly damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,349 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,544 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 73,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,058 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 64,054 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,320 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,290 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,731 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 43,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 12,325 miles

both rear tyres tread cracked skightly

Pass 21 Dec 2007 14,049 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 13,110 miles

Slight movement in off side front suspension top mount.

Fail 13 Jan 2007 13,076 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight 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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EF52 MSY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF52 MSY, 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 EF52 MSY registered?

EF52 MSY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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