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ET52 GJO

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,128 mi
Last recorded57,128 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 GJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,128 miles

rear exhaust hanger missinf

both sills have welded repairs

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,148 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,801 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,243 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 47,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,670 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,268 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2011 41,268 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,317 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,586 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 19,151 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,991 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GJO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJO, 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

How do I check the history of ET52 GJO?

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What year was ET52 GJO registered?

ET52 GJO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is ET52 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 GJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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