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EJ52 YZD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,773 mi
Last recorded49,773 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 YZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,773 miles

Nearside sill panel rusted through at front area out side mot standards

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine miss fire detected during test .

Fail 10 Feb 2020 49,773 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill panel rusted through at front area out side mot standards

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine miss fire detected during test .

Pass 15 Feb 2019 41,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,037 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 40,033 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,430 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel arch bumper mounting panel rusted

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion around pedal box mounting area

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2017 38,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel arch bumper mounting panel rusted

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion around pedal box mounting area

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,090 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 37,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,367 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 34,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 26,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,572 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,064 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 23 Jul 2011 23,916 miles

N/s/f door mirror loose

N/s/f steering has slight play

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

O/s/f wiper split on ends

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,938 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 21,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 19,922 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 13,417 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 9,931 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)

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 YZD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YZD, 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 YZD registered?

EJ52 YZD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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