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EN52 TVW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,526 mi
Last recorded92,526 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 TVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 11 May 2019 92,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2018 88,823 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,431 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,634 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre becoming low on tread

rear number plate deteriorating

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,204 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,960 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,921 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 50,464 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 50,464 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,510 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,925 miles

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

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

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

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 TVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

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

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