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EF53 NUK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,685 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 61,625 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Excessive corrosion to passenger and drivers floor area / front sill within seat mounts but seat still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,400 miles

both bottom arms bushes cracked

exhaust front pipe hanger weakening

movement in both front strut top bearings

n/s/f brake flex cracking

some corrosion to p.a.s pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2013 55,400 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both bottom arms bushes cracked

exhaust front pipe hanger weakening

front discs badly corroded

movement in both front strut top bearings

n/s/f brake flex cracking

some corrosion to p.a.s pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,322 miles

both bottom arms bushes cracked

front discs badly corroded

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/r tyre low

some movement in both front strut top bearings

Fail 16 Nov 2012 50,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both bottom arms bushes cracked

front discs badly corroded

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/r tyre low

rear brakes noisy

some movement in both front strut top bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,171 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Slight oil leak

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 2 Nov 2011 45,171 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

Slight oil leak

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,672 miles

Front brake discs are pitted

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

O/S Head lamp has condensation in it

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in both strut top mounts

Fail 22 Nov 2010 40,672 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs are pitted

Front wipers are smearing

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

O/S Head lamp has condensation in it

O/S/F Tyre side wall is deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in both strut top mounts

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 30,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,612 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 24,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 NUK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NUK, 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 NUK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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