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EF52 WXW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,336 mi
Last recorded65,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,336 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 65,277 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle power steering pipe (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 61,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 61,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 54,688 miles

Nearside Front upper mont has slight movement

Fail 16 Jan 2016 54,688 miles

Nearside Front upper mont has slight movement

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,847 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,783 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,321 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,836 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,409 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,111 miles

brake fluid level is low

offside and nearside front top strutt mounts are worn

Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,534 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 WXW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF52 WXW?

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What year was EF52 WXW registered?

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

Is EF52 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 WXW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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