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EN53 YOK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,185 mi
Last recorded113,185 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,185 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

deterioration to headlamp dip switch assembly

wear and deterioration to rear nearside and offside tyres

Fail 6 Jun 2017 113,185 miles

deterioration to headlamp dip switch assembly

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wear and deterioration to rear nearside and offside tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,223 miles

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

deterioration to headlamp dip switch

engine oil level low

slight noise from rear nearside wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2016 99,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deterioration to headlamp dip switch

engine oil level low

slight noise from rear nearside wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,449 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

wear to offside front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2015 86,449 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to exhaust system

wear to offside front tyre

Fail 2 May 2014 74,267 miles

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

front wing trims insecure

Pass 2 May 2014 74,267 miles

front wing trims insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,067 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,043 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2012 46,301 miles

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,414 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 41,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,124 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)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Dec 2009 30,350 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,564 miles

diagnostic light permanently on.

oil filter corroded and leaking oil.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,048 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 10,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,006 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 YOK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 YOK, 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 YOK registered?

EN53 YOK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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