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EK53 SWN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,067 mi
Last recorded51,067 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear upper wheel arch corroded and weakened but not yet holed

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,376 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle bushes worn , both sides

underside corroded in various places but not yet holed.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 50,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle bushes worn , both sides

underside corroded in various places but not yet holed.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,950 miles

both rear axle bushes worn slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2016 46,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished / cracked (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle bushes worn slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,554 miles

Exhaust generally corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis/inner wing corrosion

n/s/f brake disc scored

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2015 41,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust generally corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis/inner wing corrosion

n/s/f brake disc scored

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2014 33,082 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,016 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 33,016 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,011 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 33,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,932 miles

Engine has bad oil leak . Both front suspension top mounts have lift . offside rear tyre perished, slight brake bind nearside front wheel.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,599 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,532 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre very low inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,703 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 18,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,613 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,751 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

slight play in top suspension mount

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 SWN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

EK53 SWN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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