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EA53 NHT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,947 mi
Last recorded70,947 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2020 70,947 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger detached but still supported by another hanger

Various corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Dec 2018 66,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes ; movement becoming excessuive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front brake shows a slight bind

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

Rear service brakes show a reduced effort

no coolant on inspection ; evidence of major coolant loss

Fail 21 Dec 2018 66,424 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes ; movement becoming excessuive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front brake shows a slight bind

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

Rear service brakes show a reduced effort

no coolant on inspection ; evidence of major coolant loss

Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 53,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre,worn to 2.5mm.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 53,044 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads very low. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn very thin. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre,worn to 2.5mm.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 35,994 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

nearside windscreen wiper smears screen slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2013 27,547 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 27,547 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2012 18,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,696 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and outter edges

offside front tyre cracking on outter wall

Pass 4 Nov 2010 16,883 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 15,485 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 15,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,580 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 11,743 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,172 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 NHT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NHT, 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 NHT registered?

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

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