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EN52 TZR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,794 mi
Last recorded99,794 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 99,794 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 95,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 90,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 85,213 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2013 85,213 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 77,127 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 77,127 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 73,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 67,412 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 67,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 59,991 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 59,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 51,292 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 51,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,200 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 37,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,846 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 23,846 miles

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

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

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

slight play to o/s front top suspension mounting. †o/s+n/s front tyres on 2.0mm.

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 TZR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

EN52 TZR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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