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EF53 WFE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,190 mi
Last recorded66,190 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 66,190 miles

Front both tyres wearing and balding on inner edge strong advise change and wheel alignment asap

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear balding on inner edge strong advise change asap

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 66,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement cord exposed/ damagrd (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed reinforcement cord exposed resulting from mud gusrd insecure (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front both tyres wearing and balding on inner edge strong advise change and wheel alignment asap

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear balding on inner edge strong advise change asap

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 60,900 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 60,899 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 60,868 miles

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

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

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

Front discs rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,383 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,806 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 40,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,112 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,882 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 28,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,661 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,392 miles

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 27 Nov 2006 14,819 miles

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

offside front and rear wiper blades split

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 WFE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WFE, 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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What year was EF53 WFE registered?

EF53 WFE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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