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EO53 AVC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 AVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 80,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front inner wheelarches signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorating

oil leak

varius underbody surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,885 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner wheelarches corroding

both rear inner arches corroding

corrosion around fuel filler cap

oil leak

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2018 76,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner wheelarches corroding

both rear inner arches corroding

corrosion around fuel filler cap

oil leak

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,719 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,878 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 68,776 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,960 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,804 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 56,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,190 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,527 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,818 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 51,818 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,853 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 49,847 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 41,752 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 34,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 34,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 26,992 miles

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

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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EO53 AVC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EO53 AVC, 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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EO53 AVC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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