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EK53 GWC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,771 mi
Last recorded40,771 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 40,771 miles

2 x front brake flexi pipes starting to crack

all 4 tyres perished

corrosion to osr sill

slight movement on front suspension top mounts

Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,255 miles

Body panel slightly loose OSR wheel arch loose at the bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear brake flexis cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion on both NS and OS sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front shocker top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and both rear tyres have perish cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 40,255 miles

Body panel slightly loose OSR wheel arch loose at the bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear brake flexis cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion on both NS and OS sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front shocker top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and both rear tyres have perish cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system OSR brake pipe connector leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 39,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,025 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes x 2

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,057 miles

slight corrosion on ns sill front and back area

Fail 18 Jun 2018 38,057 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsr coil spring snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on ns sill front and back area

Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 35,523 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,523 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,710 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,857 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,240 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,102 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 23,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,270 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,131 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 GWC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK53 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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