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EN52 GCO

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,129 mi
Last recorded119,129 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 GCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 119,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 111,042 miles

Nearside rear inner arch slightly corroded

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 102,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 102,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,644 miles

offside and nearside sills showing corrosion

offside front suspension wishbone rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not considered to result in excessive free movement

Fail 22 May 2015 96,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

offside and nearside sills showing corrosion

offside front suspension wishbone rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not considered to result in excessive free movement

Pass 7 May 2014 90,643 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 90,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 83,565 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,382 miles

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

gear box oil leak

possible power steering leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

possible power steering leak

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

engine warning light on

gear box oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 72,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,777 miles

brake fluid level on min

exhaust rusty

front discs heavily worn/pads low

front tyres low on edges/nearside front just legal

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,905 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 30 Jul 2009 58,905 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,448 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 53,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs showing wear

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to unbond

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/f tyrejust legal

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,038 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 47,038 miles

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

front discs showing wear

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,858 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 GCO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

EN52 GCO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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