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EK53 YLE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,014 mi
Last recorded33,014 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 33,014 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 32,582 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 32,582 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 32,089 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 31,640 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,232 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,834 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 30,487 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,454 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 29,454 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,816 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 27,816 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 26,129 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 26,129 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,150 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,145 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,085 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 8,921 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 YLE registered?

EK53 YLE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is EK53 YLE safe to buy?

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