MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle Rubbing on drive shift (2.3.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chaissis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advanced corrosion to most of underside
Both rear tyre perished only just passed test,Recommend their replaced
Coolent low
Corrosion to exhaust system
Power steering pipe rubbing on A/C hose
Screen marked
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Temp .fuel cap fitted
Both steering rack boots twisted
Corrosion and poor welded repairs to underside
Damaged to outer wall of n.s.f tyre
N.s.r tyre perished
Rear axle n.s bush worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Unable to fully check welded repairs due to an excess of sealent
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Both steering rack boots twisted
Corrosion and poor welded repairs to underside
Damaged to outer wall of n.s.f tyre
N.s.r tyre perished
Rear axle n.s bush worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion to exhaust system
n/s/r tyre perished
rear axle bushes worn
unable to fully check outer body sills due to wheel arch trims
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion to exhaust system
n/s/r tyre perished
rear axle bushes worn
unable to fully check outer body sills due to wheel arch trims
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
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)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r, tyre is perished
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s/r, tyre is perished
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/rear tyre cracked
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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EF52 XJU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 XJU, 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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EF52 XJU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2003.
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