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EF52 PGK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,189 mi
Last recorded88,189 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 88,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,966 miles

Both front chassis slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,966 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front chassis slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,853 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

items removed from drivers vision prior to test

Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

items removed from drivers vision prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,188 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)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside sill corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 77,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,863 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside sill corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,863 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside sill corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,295 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 48,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,122 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 44,677 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 44,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 36,544 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 PGK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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