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EK53 VHM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,936 mi
Last recorded57,936 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,936 miles

Both front anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes have slight movement

Drivers door top hidge weld cracked and door hitting wing when opening

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside front tyre has wear on outer edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,568 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 53,565 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside front wiper is split

Fail 10 Jun 2013 47,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn smooth on the outer edge

offside front wiper is split

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,256 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,414 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2011 38,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,071 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 28,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

hand brake lever close to stop

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,818 miles

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

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

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 VHM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

EK53 VHM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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