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EF52 UWK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,373 mi
Last recorded76,373 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2020 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2020 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,636 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,808 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 57,789 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 57,789 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,505 miles

play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,854 miles

play at nearside front topmount

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,481 miles

both outer sills corroded

offside wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,074 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,033 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,033 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,673 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,197 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,065 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,865 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 UWK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UWK, 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

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What year was EF52 UWK registered?

EF52 UWK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is EF52 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 UWK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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