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EK53 RWN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,736 mi
Last recorded90,736 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,736 miles

o/s ane n/s outer sill slighty corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,150 miles

n/s and o/s sill and o/s floor corroded slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,300 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 70,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,399 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill

front wiper blades are split on the ends

nearside rear coil spring is corroded

offside front lower wish bone forward bush is worn

play at offside and nearside front top struts

slight play in offside inner steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,918 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

play at offside and nearside front top strut mounts

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

spare tyre is flat

Fail 29 Sep 2009 60,907 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

play at offside and nearside front top strut mounts

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

spare tyre is flat

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,734 miles

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes are worn and noisy

offside and nearside front top strut mounts are worn

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn low on the edges

offside and nearside outer sills are slightly corroded

slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,479 miles

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)

nearside front top strut mount is worn

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes are noisy

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn on the inner edges

offside front inner wheel arch cover is insecure and noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,130 miles

offside front wishbone bushes starting to separate

play in offside and nearside front top strutt mounts

slight engine oil leak

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 RWN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RWN, 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 RWN registered?

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

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