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EA53 TKV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,187 mi
Last recorded79,187 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 TKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing smooth on inner tread edge area.

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth on inner tread edge area.

Rear exhaust silencer box hangers corroded/broken, but, system still supported adequately.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,601 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,220 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,312 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 60,312 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,314 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,180 miles

Fuel filler area corroded.

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel filler area corroded.

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,669 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 41,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,055 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,056 miles

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

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

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

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 TKV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

EA53 TKV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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