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EN53 KFU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,720 mi
Last recorded67,720 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 67,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,428 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,742 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outter sill panels (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 54,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,006 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chasis rails (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 48,006 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chasis rails (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear tyre has cracking to side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s outer sill rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2012 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s outer sill rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 12 Sep 2011 39,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2009 3,312 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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,377 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,243 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,352 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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EN53 KFU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KFU, 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 KFU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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