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EN52 VZO

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,179 mi
Last recorded116,179 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,179 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)

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2017 116,179 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2016 115,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to vehicle

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 115,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to vehicle

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 114,337 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 114,337 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 112,479 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 112,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,148 miles

Both outer sills corroding

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 9 Feb 2012 104,087 miles

Offside outer sill corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,558 miles

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

dent in nearside rear quarter panel

Pass 27 Jan 2010 96,397 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 91,738 miles

nsr tyre on 2mm

one bulb from high level brake lamp inop

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,227 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,538 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,074 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 VZO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

EN52 VZO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is EN52 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 VZO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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