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EF53 BHW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,179 mi
Last recorded77,179 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 72,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,536 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,701 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,423 miles

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

both front top mounts has slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,423 miles

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

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

both front top mounts has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,710 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 57,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 52,967 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,491 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear number plate slight crack

Fail 6 Dec 2011 44,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system rusty

rear number plate slight crack

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,722 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,450 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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EF53 BHW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF53 BHW, 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 EF53 BHW registered?

EF53 BHW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EF53 BHW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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