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EK53 HGN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,955 mi
Last recorded77,955 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 HGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 77,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,049 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on all inner wheel arches

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on brake pipes at rear

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel filter

corrosion on rear exhaust joint

Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers split and worn (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on all inner wheel arches

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on brake pipes at rear

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel filter

corrosion on rear exhaust joint

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,823 miles

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

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

review both side front brake discs for corrosion.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,996 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,280 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear axle trailing arm bush worn

Fail 6 Oct 2014 57,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear axle trailing arm bush worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,394 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 44,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,093 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 36,093 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,121 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 28,500 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres fethering

Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,723 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,772 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 HGN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 HGN registered?

EK53 HGN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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