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EA53 MYL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,302 mi
Last recorded91,302 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,302 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,493 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,732 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both ns and os (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower subframe mount tower box (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1656513 and perished heavily michelin (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around filler cap

Fail 25 Oct 2016 54,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both ns and os (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower subframe mount tower box (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1656513 and perished heavily michelin (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around filler cap

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,258 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 52,258 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,778 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 14 Oct 2013 40,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,650 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 34,650 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,705 miles

lift in top suspension mounts

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,752 miles

both front top mounts slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,813 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL TOP MOUNTS

Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,517 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 15,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,032 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 MYL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MYL, 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 MYL registered?

EA53 MYL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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