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EN52 DDA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,820 mi
Last recorded43,820 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 DDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 43,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 41,301 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,870 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,870 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,311 miles

slight play in nearside track rod.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 35,311 miles

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

slight play in nearside track rod.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,501 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,006 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 32,006 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,752 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 2 Dec 2009 26,015 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,145 miles

front brake discs corroded on outer edges....advise further inspection soon.

front tyres cracking on treads and sidewalls....advise further inspection soon.

rear number plate slightly faded....advise replacement soon.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,829 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,570 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 13,570 miles

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

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

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 DDA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN52 DDA registered?

EN52 DDA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is EN52 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 DDA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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