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EN53 WYB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,885 mi
Last recorded100,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 100,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 91,372 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,000 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 84,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 78,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,829 miles

Exhaust corroding

Minor oil leaks

Slight play in front shock top mounts

Fail 17 Dec 2014 73,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroding

Minor oil leaks

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in front shock top mounts

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,394 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust corroded

Lower arm rear bushes seperating

Minor oil leaks

Rear axle bushes perishing

Fail 4 Dec 2013 68,394 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads low

Lower arm rear bushes seperating

Minor oil leaks

Rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,766 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2012 68,766 miles

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

Exhaust corroding

N/s/f tyre on legal limit

Rear tyres bald on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2011 55,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

front tyres low on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,490 miles

exhaust corroding

front tyres low on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,044 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 44,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,908 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,878 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,778 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 WYB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYB, 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 WYB registered?

EN53 WYB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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