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EN52 DAU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,197 mi
Last recorded68,197 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 DAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 68,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose staring to perish

Pass 19 Dec 2015 65,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,496 miles

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

sills and front floors coroded just to standard

Fail 4 Dec 2014 59,496 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sills and front floors coroded just to standard

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,198 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,166 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,355 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,553 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,569 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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EN52 DAU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EN52 DAU, 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 EN52 DAU registered?

EN52 DAU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is EN52 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 DAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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