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EN52 EFM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,797 mi
Last recorded49,797 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,797 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket getting corroded

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)

some corrosion n/s and o/s front floors

some corrosion n/s and o/s rear undersills

Pass 12 Sep 2015 46,746 miles

Front both front tyres scrubbing edges

Nearside Front track control arm rear bush getting worn

exhaust front mounting bracket getting corroded

fuel filter getting corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,363 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

wiper blade not clearing window

Fail 29 Aug 2014 42,363 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

wiper blade not clearing window

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,224 miles

engine oil leak

front discs getting worn

front pads low

nearside rear tyre outer wall showing signs

offside front wishbone rear bush getting worn

rear beam bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

some play top strut mounts

Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,298 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 28,298 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,007 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 24,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,290 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,159 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,780 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 EFM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

EN52 EFM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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