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EA53 UBV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,455 mi
Last recorded96,455 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

abs wire rubbing on n/s front anti roll bar link

abs wire rubbing on o/s front drive shaft

bkt corroded off exhaust tail box

body corroded around fuel flap

body corroded at n/s A post

engine light on

n/s front tyre worn inner edge also close to wear bars

o/s front tyre wear inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,152 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 86,152 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,324 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 72,498 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 72,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 68,485 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 68,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,107 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 48,273 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 48,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,126 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,520 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 29,520 miles

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

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 UBV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 UBV, 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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EA53 UBV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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