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EA53 UEG

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,629 mi
Last recorded88,629 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 UEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension top mounts has slight play( both front )

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,045 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 86,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,200 miles

Battery insecure

Front wipers smear

NSF suspension top mount slight movement

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

surface rust on nearside and offside front floor pans.

surface rust on nearside and offside rear inner sills.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 74,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

surface rust on nearside and offside front floor pans.

surface rust on nearside and offside rear inner sills.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 65,310 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,786 miles

n/s/r tyre showing signs of going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2012 56,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre showing signs of going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,879 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,872 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 41,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,115 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 34,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

Fail 2 Oct 2006 18,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine warning light on

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 UEG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

EA53 UEG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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