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EK53 OVL

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

42,073 mi
Last recorded42,073 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 42,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive Underside Corrosion

Throttle Sticking

Fail 14 Mar 2019 42,073 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing To Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing White (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Bulk Head Rusted Through At Pedal Box Mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive Underside Corrosion

Throttle Sticking

Fail 22 Oct 2018 42,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front unable to test front wipers due to washers not working

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,683 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

low coolant level

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,362 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front disc poor condition

fuel filter heavily corroded

headlamp units poor condition

rear springs corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 39,362 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

headlamp units poor condition

rear springs corroded

underbody corroded

fuel filter heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front disc poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,785 miles

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

childseat fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 37,785 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

childseat fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2014 37,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre slight damage suggest change....

Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre slight damage suggest change....

Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,666 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,331 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 34,331 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,024 miles

Cut in o/s/r tyre tread close to cords

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel filter corroded

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Inner faces of front brake discs lipped corroded

N/S/R tyre damaged on inner wall and cracking between tread

Rear wiper blade split

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2010 31,012 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cut in o/s/r tyre tread close to cords

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel filter corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Inner faces of front brake discs lipped corroded

N/S/R tyre damaged on inner wall and cracking between tread

Rear wiper blade split

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,439 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 22,169 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 18,532 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 18,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 14,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,753 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 OVL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OVL, 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 OVL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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