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EF52 VVG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,185 mi
Last recorded35,185 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 VVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 35,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 35,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 28,705 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 21,734 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 20,808 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 19,891 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 19,044 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 18,654 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 18,016 miles

interior rear view mirror not fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 17,144 miles

Front excessive movement in both anti roll bar bushes.

Front excessive movement in both suspension top mounts.

Front slight weeping front clutch pipe.

fuel filter heavily corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 16,272 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 15,226 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 13,764 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 12,449 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 10,457 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,415 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 7,058 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 5,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 4,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 3,797 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 VVG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

EF52 VVG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is EF52 VVG safe to buy?

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