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EF52 VUS

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,746 mi
Last recorded65,746 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 65,746 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,680 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 60,680 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 60,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition poor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,762 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 57,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,293 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,625 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,595 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,742 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,646 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,939 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,009 miles

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

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

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

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

There is brake fluid on metal pipes near master cylinder,but no leak at time of test.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 23,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,095 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 19,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,439 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 VUS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VUS, 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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EF52 VUS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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