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EA53 TWK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,336 mi
Last recorded61,336 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 TWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Feb 2020 61,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer body sill corroded/weak

Offside headlamp deteriorated/water ingress

underside corroded/weak in places

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,874 miles

Front brake disc inners corroded

Nearside Rear wish bone rear bush perished

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake disc inners corroded

Nearside Rear wish bone rear bush perished

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,965 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (2.4.G.2)

underside/components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (2.4.G.2)

underside/components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,879 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 53,879 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,164 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 40,038 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 34,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and has deep cut in tread not showing cordes at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,975 miles

long foot brake travel but not creeping to floor.

nearside aqnd offside front lower suspension arm rear bondings starting to wear.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 24,975 miles

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

long foot brake travel but not creeping to floor.

nearside aqnd offside front lower suspension arm rear bondings starting to wear.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,309 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,484 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 23,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,886 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,490 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 TWK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 TWK, 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 TWK registered?

EA53 TWK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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