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EF53 WBG

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,482 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 79,275 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,259 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 78,259 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended sticking/not latching. freed off and lubricated (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,999 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 75,993 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,440 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated at flexible section and mount manicat

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 72,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front exhaust deteriorated at flexible section and mount manicat

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor in cooler pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 67,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor in cooler pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,470 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,364 miles

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans

front and rear wipers worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2014 59,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

coolant level low

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans

front and rear wipers worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,618 miles

corrosion to o.s.r 1/4 panel to outer sill

rust blisters along both outer sills

Fail 15 Oct 2013 55,618 miles

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

corrosion to o.s.r 1/4 panel to outer sill

rust blisters along both outer sills

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 50,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,583 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,512 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 39,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,837 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,088 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,972 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 15,237 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 WBG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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