MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,073 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Excessive Underside Corrosion
Throttle Sticking
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
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))
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
exhaust heavily corroded
front disc poor condition
fuel filter heavily corroded
headlamp units poor condition
rear springs corroded
underbody corroded
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
childseat fitted
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
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....
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....
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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