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ET52 CZY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,282 mi
Last recorded75,282 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 CZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,282 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,181 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,646 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod has movement

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 70,633 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underseal drivers door (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod has movement

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,773 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,377 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 63,367 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 16 Jan 2013 60,897 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,429 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,894 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,747 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,516 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 47,516 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 47,003 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

n /s/f rack end has slight play ball socket joint

Fail 9 Jan 2007 37,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 37,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 27,166 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2006 27,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both lower arms justd started to split

Play in both front top mounts

oil leak

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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ET52 CZY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET52 CZY, 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 ET52 CZY registered?

ET52 CZY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is ET52 CZY safe to buy?

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