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EA53 UMY

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,413 mi
Last recorded75,413 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area and floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel area (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,230 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,540 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 50,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,564 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 45,564 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,907 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,730 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 33,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,159 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 30,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 25,884 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,519 miles

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

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

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

advise cuts in near side front side wall (outer).

advise near side rear tyre cut.in tread.

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 UMY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

EA53 UMY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is EA53 UMY safe to buy?

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