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EK53 BCY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,195 mi
Last recorded109,195 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2020 109,195 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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 Chassis rail corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has corrosion to both outer sills.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,062 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 106,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,439 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 104,437 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 102,825 miles

near side lower/outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

battery weak

engine management warning lamp on

front wiper plates deteriorated, smearing

Fail 27 Apr 2017 102,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

battery weak

engine management warning lamp on

front wiper plates deteriorated, smearing

near side lower/outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,063 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,481 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 96,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,010 miles

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 28 Apr 2014 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 25 Apr 2013 70,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,278 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 57,398 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 53,198 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 53,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 38,410 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 4 May 2010 38,408 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2009 25,400 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,565 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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EK53 BCY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EK53 BCY, 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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EK53 BCY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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