2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · EF52 PLX
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 56,347 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF52 PLX Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 56,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF52 PLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (EF52 PLX) between February 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
EF52 PLX Mileage History
- 16/02/200614,352 mi
- 16/02/200614,352 mi
- 04/10/200625,261 mi+10,909 mi
- 28/09/200728,983 mi+3,722 mi
- 01/10/200729,037 mi+54 mi
- 20/11/200831,922 mi+2,885 mi
- 20/11/200831,922 mi
- 06/11/200937,216 mi+5,294 mi
- 29/11/201033,706 mi-3,510 mi
- 29/11/201033,706 mi
- 22/11/201134,601 mi+895 mi
- 20/11/201235,940 mi+1,339 mi
- 29/11/201337,356 mi+1,416 mi
- 20/11/201439,226 mi+1,870 mi
- 16/11/201539,866 mi+640 mi
- 11/11/201640,204 mi+338 mi
- 28/11/201740,408 mi+204 mi
- 29/11/201840,884 mi+476 mi
- 25/11/201944,569 mi+3,685 mi
- 20/11/202050,575 mi+6,006 mi
- 20/11/202050,585 mi+10 mi
- 12/11/202152,894 mi+2,309 mi
- 28/11/202253,799 mi+905 mi
- 24/11/202354,481 mi+682 mi
- 28/11/202354,494 mi+13 mi
- 25/11/202455,371 mi+877 mi
- 25/11/202556,332 mi+961 mi
- 29/11/202556,347 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,123 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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