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EK53 WLD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,488 mi
Last recorded53,488 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,810 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 47,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,261 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 42,203 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 42,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2014 38,744 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level low

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to fuel filter

Fail 19 Oct 2013 36,776 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to fuel filter

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,209 miles

Corrosion To Fuel Filter

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 35,205 miles

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

Corrosion To Fuel Filter

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 33,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 31,416 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 29,379 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,238 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 20,924 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,924 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 WLD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLD, 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 WLD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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