MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE M.I.L ILLUMINATED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
surface corrosion to rear chassis rails,suspension components,exhaust system
Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Underbody rear (3.6.B.2c)
Flexi deteriorated
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underbody, both sides (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underbody/sill to rear axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear axle bushes have slight play
Rear tyres worn uneven
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Underbody to rear axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to rear beam mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ door shut (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Underbody rear (3.6.B.2c)
Flexi deteriorated
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underbody, both sides (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underbody/sill to rear axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear axle bushes have slight play
Rear tyres worn uneven
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear tyres poor
Slight play in nearside front steering arm
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres poor
Slight play in nearside front steering arm
both front lower arm suspension bushes starting to perish..advise replacement before next MOT.
nearside rear tyre poor/slightly out of shape...advise replacement ASAP.
Nearside front road rim damaged
Nearside rear tyre worm inner egde
Offside rea tyre worn inner egde
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA53 MVL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MVL, 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 MVL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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