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EK53 YNH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,524 mi
Last recorded45,524 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 45,524 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 45,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,503 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 39,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,931 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 34,929 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,345 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,900 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 24,185 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish advise replace

Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,185 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish advise replace

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,967 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 22,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 22,962 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,639 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 16,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,930 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,495 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 YNH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YNH, 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 YNH registered?

EK53 YNH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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