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EO53 AYB

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,409 mi
Last recorded63,409 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 AYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,409 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 63,379 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 54,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,396 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 50,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,069 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,140 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 40,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 37,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,052 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 32,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,116 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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EO53 AYB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYB, 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 EO53 AYB registered?

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

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