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EF53 BEU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,071 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

both frt top susp mtgs lift

both inner & outer sills corroding

rear no plate cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,070 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both inner & outer sills corroding

rear no plate cracked

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,335 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 75,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 71,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both frt lower susp arm bushes perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,646 miles

both frt lower susp arm bushes perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,883 miles

both frt lower susp arm bushes perishing

general under vechile corrosion

n/s/f wheel rim dented

Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,883 miles

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

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

both frt lower susp arm bushes perishing

general under vechile corrosion

n/s/f wheel rim dented

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,178 miles

front flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,276 miles

offside front tyre outerwall cut

Fail 21 Feb 2012 61,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre outerwall cut

Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,778 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 58,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

o/s/f outer side wall damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 9 Feb 2010 55,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 46,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,812 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,806 miles

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

spare tyre punctured

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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EF53 BEU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EF53 BEU, 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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EF53 BEU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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