MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower outer seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Trailing arm mounting area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Middle exhaust mounting bracket insecure.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
front nearside fof light broken
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
cut to nearside front tyre but not deep enough to expose the ply or cords
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
cut to nearside front tyre but not deep enough to expose the ply or cords
after further checks a full working anti lock braking system is not fitted to this car as from new
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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EA53 MWM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EA53 MWM, 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 MWM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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