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EN52 RXZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,241 mi
Last recorded89,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,238 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 75,897 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel filler area and both outer sills corroded

fuel fillter corroded

n/s a piller slightly corroded

o/s and n/s chassis rails corroded at rear

o/s and n/s front brake hoses perished

o/s wiper blade starting to split

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,897 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel filler area and both outer sills corroded

fuel fillter corroded

n/s a piller slightly corroded

o/s and n/s chassis rails corroded at rear

o/s and n/s front brake hoses perished

o/s wiper blade starting to split

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 68,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,937 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper blade starting to smear slightly

Pass 27 Dec 2010 53,665 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2010 53,665 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 45,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,237 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,756 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are age/cracked on side walls

Fail 4 Jan 2008 31,756 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres are age/cracked on side walls

offside washer only 1 jet working

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,212 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing !!

play in n/s/f top suspension mount !!

Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,014 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 RXZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

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

Is EN52 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 RXZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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