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EN52 DUV

2003 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,884 mi
Last recorded71,884 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 DUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2016 71,884 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking power steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking within tread

engine oil leaks, oil leaking on front exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,548 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion offside and nearside outer sill panels

corrosion offside front inner chassis

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,474 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,715 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,712 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,601 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 47,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,424 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 40,424 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,505 miles

nearside front top mount has movement

offside front top mount has movement

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,884 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)

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,215 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,874 miles

Nearside 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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EN52 DUV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

EN52 DUV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is EN52 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 DUV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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