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EF53 NYT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,989 mi
Last recorded52,989 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 NYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 52,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.159 Miss firing (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 5.36 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 909 PPM Miss firing (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside floor to sill (5.2.6)

Front exhaust mesh section broken

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner wing non structual corrosion

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion under vehicle in areas.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,104 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 49,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,788 miles

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

REAR SUBFRAME FRONT MOUNTS WORN

VEHICLE VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Fail 12 Mar 2016 44,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

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

REAR SUBFRAME FRONT MOUNTS WORN

VEHICLE VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,707 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 42,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,030 miles

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

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

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

both front inner wishbone bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre has a cut to tread area

o/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2013 33,030 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner wishbone bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre has a cut to tread area

o/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,029 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 24,023 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on raised tread area

Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,121 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,267 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 8,716 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 NYT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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