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EK53 WKH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,713 mi
Last recorded90,713 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,373 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg axle mount (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges 165/60/14

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,679 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,934 miles

front chassis rails and floor pans corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch lip corroded (close to excessive)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear upper inner wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 72,903 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front chassis rails and floor pans corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch lip corroded (close to excessive)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear upper inner wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,552 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch behind bumper

corrosion to offside outer sill within seatbelt mounting prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,159 miles

Corrosion to outer sills and rear arches.

Nearside front top strut mounting has lift/play.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Corrosion to outer sills and rear arches.

Front tyres under inflated.

Nearside front top strut mounting has lift/play.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,937 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 52,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,315 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2010 42,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,769 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight bulge in n/s/f tyre due to rim damage

Pass 1 May 2007 19,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,850 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 WKH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WKH, 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 WKH registered?

EK53 WKH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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