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EK53 OYX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,936 mi
Last recorded43,936 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 43,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 43,224 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 42,437 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 42,438 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S FLOOR TO SILLS FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S REAR INNER ARCHES/ SILL BACK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S SILL BACKS REARS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 41,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS AND O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,467 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS AND FLOORS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,318 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,145 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 38,144 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S AND O/S SILL BACKS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,210 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S SILL BACK AND CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 36,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S SILL BACK AND CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,470 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 34,470 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S OUTER SILL ( FRONT AND REAR) (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/F FLOOR TO SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,346 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,859 miles

Front Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 29,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,550 miles

Front brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,010 miles

Front brake pads look 1/2 worn

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 25,010 miles

Front brake pads look 1/2 worn

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,327 miles

Front brake pads 1/2 worn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 22,327 miles

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

Front brake pads 1/2 worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 19,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,593 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,720 miles

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

Nearside front tyre and inner and outer edges wearing

Offside front tyre and inner and outer edges wearing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,619 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 9,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,904 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 OYX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

EK53 OYX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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