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EF53 OVU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,525 mi
Last recorded58,525 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 58,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 58,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,705 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and gearbox has oil sweat

Fail 20 May 2016 53,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering close to rear axle mounting point (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and gearbox has oil sweat

Pass 29 May 2014 47,938 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 47,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 45,703 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,300 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 44,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,579 miles

both front wishbone bushes splitting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2009 37,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 21,851 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 21,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 18,234 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 OVU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OVU, 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 OVU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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