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EN52 UCD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,195 mi
Last recorded74,195 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,195 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,004 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,077 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak possibly from rocker cover

Fail 8 Mar 2016 62,062 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both and one fitting inside bumper (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak possibly from rocker cover

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,442 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 28 Mar 2015 57,420 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,874 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,859 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,239 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2011 37,090 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,150 miles

n/s front road wheel slight damage n/s o/s rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,649 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,769 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 14,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,165 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,575 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)

o/s wiper blade split.

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to debond. slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2006 9,353 miles

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

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 UCD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UCD, 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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EN52 UCD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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