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EN52 GGE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,707 mi
Last recorded68,707 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 68,707 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,160 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 67,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,802 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to limit outer edges

corosion to offside front floor and chassis rail not yet excessive

nearside rear tyre worn to limit 1.6mm at test

Fail 6 Nov 2015 63,802 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn to limit outer edges

corosion to offside front floor and chassis rail not yet excessive

nearside rear tyre worn to limit 1.6mm at test

Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,529 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2013
Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,887 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,680 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,657 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,380 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,584 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,361 miles

front and rear wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,125 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 13,364 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 GGE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

EN52 GGE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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