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ET52 NFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,846 mi
Last recorded66,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 NFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2022 66,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount Is Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount Is Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Part Of The Inner Seal Is Holed/Rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,710 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Broken ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn To 3mm Of Tread Left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,710 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount Is Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount Is Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Broken ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn To 3mm Of Tread Left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 54,710 miles

Both front Macpherson strut mountings have slight movement.....

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated...

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 54,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front Macpherson strut mountings have slight movement.....

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated...

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 52,067 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 52,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,037 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 50,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,932 miles

Offside some condensation in headlamp

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,656 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,365 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,370 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,668 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf top mount on suspension

Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,820 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 19,820 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 17,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,418 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,624 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 14,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,475 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 9,173 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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ET52 NFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFZ, 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 NFZ registered?

ET52 NFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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