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EF53 PBV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2018 82,128 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch cover (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened axel bush (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axel bush (2.4.F.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine/ cam cover gasket ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak engine/ cam cover gasket ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,521 miles

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

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,346 miles

both slills slightly corroded

engine light on

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre mishapen

Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills slightly corroded

engine light on

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre misshaped

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,055 miles

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

engine mangment light on in dash

offside front headlight misted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,437 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Fail 14 Feb 2013 57,306 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,280 miles

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

both sills slightly corroded

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2012 47,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sills slightly corroded

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,860 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 43,856 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,872 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,761 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged-suspect tyre been run flat & worn low and uneven on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2008 21,086 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,533 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 PBV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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