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EF52 XCX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

40,091 mi
Last recorded40,091 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 40,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,302 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jan 2018 35,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,017 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 32,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 29,404 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 29,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 21,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroding

n/s wiper split

n/s/f floor corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2012 18,511 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)

corrosion o/s & n/s outer sills.

excessive play in o/s steering rack spindle.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 15,637 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

poss.battery u/s

Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,638 miles

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

slight play in o/s track rod

Fail 5 Feb 2010 13,638 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,404 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 9,502 miles

play in n/s/f top susp.mount

Fail 5 Feb 2008 9,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in n/s/f top susp.mount

Pass 27 Jan 2007 8,144 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 8,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 6,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

no spare wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2006 6,706 miles

no spare wheel

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 XCX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

EF52 XCX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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