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EF52 MYL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 74,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey but not rough

Fail 9 Apr 2015 74,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey but not rough

Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,202 miles

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

n/s/f brake hose/ferrule perished

n/s/f tyre has perishing cracks

n/s/f wishbone bush splitted

o/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

Fail 10 Apr 2014 71,202 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s/f brake hose/ferrule perished

n/s/f tyre has perishing cracks

n/s/f wishbone bush splitted

o/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,110 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,676 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,577 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,543 miles

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

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

n/s/f suspension arm, rear bush in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 34,889 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,133 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 28,133 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,250 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MYL 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 71.4%.

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 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

EF52 MYL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is EF52 MYL safe to buy?

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