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EK53 GUX

2003 Ford Ka

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,441 mi
Last recorded91,441 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 GUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,441 miles

Fuel filter is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre is bald on inner and outer edges-close to exposing cords

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge 165/60r14

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run-flat damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 91,440 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filter is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre is bald on inner and outer edges-close to exposing cords

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge 165/60r14

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run-flat damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 83,102 miles

Engine has oil leaks

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 83,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine has oil leaks

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 758,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,505 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders close to limit

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

Nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to perish slightly

Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush separating slightly

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 61,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Long brake pedal travel

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

Offside front-to-rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Fail 10 Jan 2014 61,142 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Long brake pedal travel

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

Offside front-to-rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,436 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 56,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,717 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 49,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,610 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,837 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 34,815 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,395 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 GUX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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