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EN52 GTU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,935 mi
Last recorded84,935 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 84,935 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,332 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,816 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,261 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,507 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,448 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 45,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,489 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,956 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 20,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 16,965 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 13,612 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 GTU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 GTU, 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

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What year was EN52 GTU registered?

EN52 GTU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is EN52 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 GTU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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