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EA53 NPP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,758 mi
Last recorded77,758 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NPP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 77,758 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 77,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 75,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 74,057 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 74,057 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 69,908 miles

both front bottom arm bushes split and deteriated

both front tyres cracked and perished and wering on inner edge

corrosion to exhaust

damage to front and rear bumpers

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 29 May 2012 69,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front bottom arm bushes split and deteriated

both front tyres cracked and perished and wering on inner edge

corrosion to exhaust

damage to front and rear bumpers

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 May 2011 65,549 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 65,549 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 62,596 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 62,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 55,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,112 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 44,342 miles

two rear and n/s front low on tread

Pass 14 Oct 2006 23,743 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 NPP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NPP, 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 NPP registered?

EA53 NPP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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