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EF52 XJD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,685 mi
Last recorded69,685 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,685 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Central exhaust mounting broken

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor coroded (5.2.6)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,856 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,856 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,070 miles

O.S.F Tyre Cracking Slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O.S.F Tyre Cracking Slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2014 60,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,548 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,133 miles

O.S.R Tyre Cracking Slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2013 57,110 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

O.S.R Tyre Cracking Slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,781 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 52,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,978 miles

1) Handbrake freeplay requires adjustment.

2) O/S/F Lower suspension bush showing signs of wear.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 47,978 miles

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

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

1) Handbrake freeplay requires adjustment.

2) O/S/F Lower suspension bush showing signs of wear.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,171 miles

1) O/S/ Wiper blade split on end.

2) O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

3) O/S/F Lower suspension bush showingd signs of wear.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,398 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 34,398 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,183 miles

front strut top mounts worn

Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,063 miles

†1) Front upper strut mounts some wear. † †2) N/S/F tyre worn outer tread.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 17,026 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 XJD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

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

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