MOT Status
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33,014 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Both rear tyres starting to crack.
Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)
Coolant low
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside rear tyre cracking/ perishing
Oil leak ()
Rear axle bushes have free play, but not yet considered excessive
Wipers streak slightly
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired underbody sill to rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)
Coolant low
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside rear tyre cracking/ perishing
Oil leak ()
Rear axle bushes have free play, but not yet considered excessive
Wipers streak slightly
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK53 YLE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?
EK53 YLE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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