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EN53 KBF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,231 mi
Last recorded116,231 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,231 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion developing around sill

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 23 Nov 2017 107,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 106,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 106,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front suspension arms,rear bushes unbonding

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

corrosion on both front floorpans

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both inner and outer sills

offside front brake hose deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer,front mountings broken

Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,082 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension arms,rear bushes unbonding

corrosion on both front floorpans

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on both rear inner sills/chassis rails

Fail 24 Jul 2015 100,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front suspension arms,rear bushes unbonding

corrosion on both front floorpans

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on both rear inner sills/chassis rails

Pass 26 Jul 2014 95,096 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 88,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 79,956 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 71,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake flexible hoses appear to be incorrectly routed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has a screw in which penetrates at an angle which cannot be repaired

Vehicle has had front end accident repairs

Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,580 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 57,828 miles

chips in screen

discs are in poor condition

lower arm bushes are starting to de bond

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,320 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,389 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

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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EN53 KBF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EN53 KBF, 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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EN53 KBF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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