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EF52 UZA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,668 mi
Last recorded100,668 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,668 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 95,557 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 95,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,193 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 90,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 83,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,603 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 71,196 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,976 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 63,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,973 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,108 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 36,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,480 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,292 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,289 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 8,902 miles

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

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 UZA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZA, 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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What year was EF52 UZA registered?

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

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