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EK53 OEG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,483 mi
Last recorded69,483 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OEG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 69,483 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 69,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 63,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside and offside front top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,466 miles

nearside and offside front top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,539 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 55,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,866 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n.s.f. tyre 3mm tread

o.s. washer incorrect aim

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Nov 2011 45,866 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

n.s.f. tyre 3mm tread

o.s. washer incorrect aim

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Sep 2010 43,738 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 43,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,579 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,414 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,596 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 OEG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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