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EG53 EMM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,933 mi
Last recorded82,933 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 EMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 82,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,375 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

chip in windscreen

general under body corrosion

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 25 Apr 2017 81,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 79,583 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 79,583 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,947 miles

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking badly on sidewall

Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,332 miles

offside + nearside rear tyre outer walls cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,770 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,770 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,934 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,127 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,424 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 34,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,693 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 25,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 14,450 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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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.

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