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EF52 PCY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,247 mi
Last recorded132,247 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 PCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 132,247 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion both sides chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 132,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion both sides chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer (4.2.A.1a)

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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective cracked and flat ()

clicking noise from steering column switch area when turning

Pass 12 Jan 2016 127,779 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavy surface corrosion outer sill , weak (6.1.B.2)

corrosion both sides front floor pans

spare wheel tyre defective,cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2016 127,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavy surface corrosion outer sill , weak (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides jets not working (8.2.3)

corrosion both sides front floor pans

spare wheel tyre defective,cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2015 123,890 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 123,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 118,204 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 109,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,158 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 86,914 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,662 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,379 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,202 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 28,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 PCY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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