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EF52 XBZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,738 mi
Last recorded116,738 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 116,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n\s front wheel is of a diferent patern

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,738 miles

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

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

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

n\s front wheel is of a diferent patern

Pass 18 Aug 2012 104,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 89,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,486 miles

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

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

o/s head light misted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,438 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 60,717 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone inner bush starting to split

Fail 26 Mar 2008 60,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f lower wishbone inner bush starting to split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,533 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 48,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,092 miles

wiper blades split but clearing screen

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 XBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XBZ, 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

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What year was EF52 XBZ registered?

EF52 XBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is EF52 XBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 XBZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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