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EJ52 NHD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,042 mi
Last recorded99,042 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by seat mounting point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer body sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner upper wheel arch strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s front discs corroded and worn

rear bumper lose

spare tyre defetive

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,035 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,759 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box baffles loose

Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,782 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine coolant level low!

Gearbox to body earth strap detached

Nearside rear inner Sill corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 78,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine coolant level low!

Gearbox to body earth strap detached

Nearside rear inner Sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 63,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,746 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 51,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,585 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 38,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,954 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 26,948 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,660 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 18,341 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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EJ52 NHD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EJ52 NHD, 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 EJ52 NHD registered?

EJ52 NHD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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