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EF52 VEV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,050 mi
Last recorded74,050 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,050 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,321 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R axle mounting bushes deteriating but ok.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S outer sill is corroding.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 71,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R and O/S/R axle mounting bushes deteriating but ok.

N/S/R tyre stepped and age cracking.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S outer sill is corroding.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,226 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 70,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 66,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,296 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 48,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 37,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf top suspension mount slight play

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf nsf lower arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,039 miles

nsf top suspension mount slight play

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf nsf lower arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,183 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 22,183 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 VEV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

EF52 VEV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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