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EF52 UYW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,369 mi
Last recorded65,369 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 65,369 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,163 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,310 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,036 miles

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

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

both rear tyre has age crack

Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,919 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,026 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,592 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,998 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 26,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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 UYW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW?

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What year was EF52 UYW registered?

EF52 UYW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is EF52 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 UYW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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