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EN53 WVC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 WVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 67,449 miles

Both inner body sills corroded.

Nearside front bottom arm inner bushes worn close to limits.

Offside front chassis rail slightly corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front bottom arm inner bushes worn close to limits.

Both inner body sills corroded.

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

Offside front chassis rail slightly corroded.

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,919 miles

Nearside front suspension arm inner rear bush worn close to limit. 1

Fail 24 Mar 2017 61,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front suspension arm inner rear bush worn close to limit. 1

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,437 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 49,437 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,541 miles

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

coolant leak and oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 18 Dec 2014 46,541 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant leak and oil leak

engine managment light on

off side rear tyre tread cracking and starting to lift

Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,836 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 36,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,534 miles

off side rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2012 26,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2011 23,672 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,068 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 21,267 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 21,267 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 19,068 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 16,590 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 13,157 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 WVC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WVC, 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 EN53 WVC registered?

EN53 WVC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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