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EF52 PXE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,536 mi
Last recorded77,536 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,536 miles

Nearside sil panel is corroding

Offside silk panel is corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2015 77,536 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside sil panel is corroding

Offside silk panel is corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,724 miles

O/S/f brake disc rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2014 71,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/f brake disc rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,173 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,056 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes split

oil leak from engine-suspect rocker cover gasket

Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread area.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front Brake disc corroded on inside.

Offside rear tyre perished in tread area.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,094 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks not down to cords

offside rear tyre has cracks not down to cords

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,721 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,695 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,364 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 43,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 30,752 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 PXE 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 PXE, 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

How do I check the history of EF52 PXE?

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What year was EF52 PXE registered?

EF52 PXE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is EF52 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 PXE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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