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EF53 OUO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,223 mi
Last recorded87,223 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight plai in both top mounts

Pass 10 Dec 2021 80,729 miles

offside headlamp lense deteriorated

rear axle bushes are poor

Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 73,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF + OSF top mounts slight play

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive back side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 59,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,930 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,551 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,478 miles

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

offside front,and both rear tyres splitting in treads

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,886 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 16,886 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,680 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 14,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,106 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 7,958 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 OUO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OUO, 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 OUO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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