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EF52 WXG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,021 mi
Last recorded103,021 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 WXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 103,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake pads low,wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,441 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 100,439 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sill to floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,638 miles

bad corrosion to sill to floor areas front to back,and rear chassis legs

both wiper blades split

Fail 25 Jan 2016 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

bad corrosion to sill to floor areas front to back,and rear chassis legs

both wiper blades split

Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,905 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Rear wing rusty around fuel cap

Fail 28 Jan 2015 93,905 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front discs in poor condition

Rear wing rusty around fuel cap

Fail 3 Nov 2014 93,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,736 miles

Advise offside wiperblade split.

Advise rear axle bushes have slight play.

Advise rear wiperblade split.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 88,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise offside wiperblade split.

Advise rear axle bushes have slight play.

Advise rear wiperblade split.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,929 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar d bush worn resulting in play

o/s/f wishbone,front bush worn resulting in movement

o/s/r coil spring broken

o/s/r side lamp dim

oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,804 miles

Advise gearbox oil leak from offside halfshaft oilseal.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 78,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise gearbox oil leak from offside halfshaft oilseal.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,364 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,377 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 64,363 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,339 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,685 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 32,147 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,665 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 WXG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

EF52 WXG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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