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EA53 MYH

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,993 mi
Last recorded54,993 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,385 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 53,362 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front top mounts slightly worn but not to excess

near side outer sill corroded but not to excess

slight water leak poss thermostat housing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,820 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 50,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise slight corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

advise slight corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,703 miles

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

Oil leak

play in top suspension mounts but not to excess

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,349 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre just above wear markers

slight lift in top suspension mounts

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,087 miles

o/s/f brake hose clip brokern but not insecure

some movement in front top mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,457 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,315 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 25,315 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,866 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 MYH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 MYH registered?

EA53 MYH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EA53 MYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 MYH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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