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EA53 KWG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 KWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 101,115 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,256 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 81,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,645 miles

engine coolant low

Fail 13 Jul 2015 70,645 miles

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

engine coolant low

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,428 miles

o/s/rear outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,007 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,154 miles

front wipers splitting

Fail 6 Oct 2011 43,808 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,732 miles

brake fluid leaking from reservior clucth pipe going to master cylinder

o/s/f tyre wall damage 165x65r13 77t firestone

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,831 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,379 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)

brake fluid cap leaking

front wipers smearing

slight play in front roll bar bushes

windscreen has little chips all over

Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,885 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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EA53 KWG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KWG, 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 EA53 KWG registered?

EA53 KWG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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