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EF52 VVE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,585 mi
Last recorded72,585 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 VVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,585 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,466 miles

slight corrosion bubbling on both outer sills

Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight corrosion bubbling on both outer sills

Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,739 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also dmage to centre but less than 40 mm (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 61,739 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty glass switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also dmage to centre but less than 40 mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,383 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 57,383 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2015 51,846 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 51,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are perished

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2013 45,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,172 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 39,553 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outer sill starting to rust at rear of sill

Fail 3 May 2011 39,553 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outer sill starting to rust at rear of sill

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,532 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,411 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 27,499 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 27,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 24,089 miles

front top suspention mounts show small signs of wear. slight up and down movement.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,527 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 VVE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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