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EN52 GRU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,872 mi
Last recorded84,872 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2014 84,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,872 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 84,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,171 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,369 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,726 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,219 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,219 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,405 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,807 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 29,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,571 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 GRU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GRU, 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

How do I check the history of EN52 GRU?

You can check the full history of EN52 GRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN52 GRU registered?

EN52 GRU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is EN52 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 GRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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