MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,739 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel arch/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp faded/hazed causing a poor projection (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel arch/bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front brake pipe(s) and connection(s) slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded
underside deteriorating
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
greased brake pipes rear
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front play in top mount
Offside Front Outer sill corroded
Offside Front play in top mount
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front tyre cracked around circumference
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked around circumference
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules inside wheel arch (yellow chalked) (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules inside wheel arch (yellow chalked) (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch (yellow chalked) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chalked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre cracked around circumference
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front tyre cracked around circumference
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked around circumference
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules inside wheel arch (yellow chalked) (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules inside wheel arch (yellow chalked) (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch (yellow chalked) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chalked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre cracked around circumference
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs are slightly pitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyre side walls cracking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK53 WKC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 WKC, 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 WKC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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