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ET52 NHH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,904 mi
Last recorded176,904 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 NHH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 176,904 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,165 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 72,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,675 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,066 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,066 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,884 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,087 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 57,087 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2009 53,628 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2008 46,960 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)

both front inner disc faces corroded

Fail 31 May 2008 46,960 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both front inner disc faces corroded

Pass 31 May 2007 38,805 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 38,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front bumper insecure / nearside front arch

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2006 28,832 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 28,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 NHH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NHH, 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 NHH registered?

ET52 NHH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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