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EN53 VKG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,596 mi
Last recorded106,596 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,596 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

rear axle bushs

Fail 13 Feb 2017 106,596 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

rear axle bushs

Fail 10 Feb 2017 106,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nearside front floor corroded close to excess 30cm subframe

nearside rear upper inner arch corroded

rear of nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 102,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and side wall (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear wings and sills floor pans sill (6.1.A.1)

engine man light on

Fail 2 Feb 2016 102,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and side wall (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear wings and sills floor pans sill (6.1.A.1)

engine man light on

Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,799 miles

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses cracking on outer casings

both lower door sills staring to corrode

engine managment light on

offside lower arm both front and rear bushes starting to de bond

slight play in both rear main axle bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,799 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracking on outer casings

both lower door sills staring to corrode

engine managment light on

offside lower arm both front and rear bushes starting to de bond

slight play in both rear main axle bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,746 miles

both front tyres very close to the legal limit

slight play in both rear main axle bushes

slight play in near side front top strut mount

various corrosion to both lower door sills

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,027 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,445 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 65,932 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 65,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,422 miles

front brake disc edges rusty

offside front side light dim

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,717 miles

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

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 21 Nov 2008 52,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,084 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 42,084 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

eront brake pads low

Pass 9 Dec 2006 23,921 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 23,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 VKG 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 57.9%.

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 EN53 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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