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EJ52 NYM

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,314 mi
Last recorded75,314 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 75,314 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 75,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,032 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 71,019 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 66,326 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 27 Aug 2015 66,321 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,384 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,422 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,489 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 43,751 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 43,751 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre mirror missing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,810 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,057 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,611 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,887 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 24,825 miles

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

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 NYM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

EJ52 NYM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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