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EA53 HXE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,369 mi
Last recorded107,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 107,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 96,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished and feathered

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front 'A' post slight corrosion not considered excessive

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 96,096 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished and feathered

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front 'A' post slight corrosion not considered excessive

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2017 91,050 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,349 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres perished and offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Exhaust system corroded.

Movement in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes.

Movement in both front top shock absorber mounts.

One rear exhaust mount insecure but exhaust system still being supported.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 80,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres perished and offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

One rear exhaust mount insecure but exhaust system still being supported.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,796 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Dec 2014 71,792 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,054 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,680 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,656 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 47,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,246 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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EA53 HXE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EA53 HXE, 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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EA53 HXE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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