MOT Status
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96,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s tyre looks like been run flat
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
o/s tyre looks like been run flat
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
drivers front seat base loose
petrol temp but dose have a seal
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald patch (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
temp fuel cap fitted but seals steering wheel clicking niose but okand not fouling
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear brake readings low
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake readings low
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play on both top suspension mounts.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake pads low.play on both top suspension mounts.
both front tyres very low on tread and should be replaced as soon as possible.cracks on both rear tyres.front brake pads getting low.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET52 DBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 DBZ, 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 ET52 DBZ registered?
ET52 DBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.
Is ET52 DBZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET52 DBZ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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