MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
general under body corrosion
brake pipes corroded in places
chip in windscreen
general under body corrosion
rear axle bushes worn
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake pipes corroded in places
chip in windscreen
general under body corrosion
rear axle bushes worn
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
o/s outer sill slightly corroded
o/s/r tyre cracking badly on sidewall
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s outer sill slightly corroded
o/s/r tyre cracking badly on sidewall
offside + nearside rear tyre outer walls cracked
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
offside + nearside rear tyre outer walls cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EG53 EMM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 EG53 EMM, 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 EG53 EMM registered?
EG53 EMM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2003.
Is EG53 EMM safe to buy?
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