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EK53 NNA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,879 mi
Last recorded95,879 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 95,879 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 95,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 88,461 miles

rear axle bushes have slight play

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

front number plate in poor condition but not likely to be misread

Fail 24 Oct 2015 88,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

front number plate in poor condition but not likely to be misread

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,215 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 65,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 57,490 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 50,155 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 50,155 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 39,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 39,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,698 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 37,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,023 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 29,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge very badly

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,703 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 18,701 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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 NNA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NNA, 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 EK53 NNA registered?

EK53 NNA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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