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EO53 AYG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,134 mi
Last recorded62,134 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,134 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses cracked and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play in both front top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front head lamp misted condensation inside unit

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has corrosion near suspension mount but not yet affecting structure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished on tread

oil leak possibly from engine

Fail 24 Aug 2016 62,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses cracked and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play in both front top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front head lamp misted condensation inside unit

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has corrosion near suspension mount but not yet affecting structure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished on tread

oil leak possibly from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,152 miles

BODY WORK DAMAGED / BECOMING CORRODED IN PLACES

EXHAUSY SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED / GAFFA TAPED UP OVER DAMAGE TO REPAIR

FRONT NO PLATE (STICK ON TYPE) FITTED TO FRONT OF BONNET

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN 165 / 65 / 13

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 18 Dec 2013 51,320 miles

N/S/F suspension arm bush slightly unbonded.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 51,320 miles

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

N/S/F suspension arm bush slightly unbonded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,816 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED / GAFFA TAPED UP FOR TEMP REPAIR

FRONT NO PLATE (STICK ON TYRE) STUCK ON BONNET

REAR AXLE SUPPORT BUSHES BECOMING WORN

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING BUSHES

SPARE TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 7 Dec 2012 46,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON TRACKING DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED / GAFFA TAPED UP FOR TEMP REPAIR

FRONT NO PLATE (STICK ON TYRE) STUCK ON BONNET

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING / WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISE TO REPLACE 165 / 65 / 13

REAR AXLE SUPPORT BUSHES BECOMING WORN

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING BUSHES

SPARE TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,153 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,153 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,580 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS SUPPORT BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / SPLITTING / PERISHED / NO EXCESS MOVEMENT

FRONT BUMPER CENTRE SECTION DAMAGED / HOLED

FRONT BUMPER GAFFA TAPE REPAIRED OVER DAMAGED AREA

FRONT NO PLATE STUCK ON BONNET (STICK ON TYPE)

HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR BODY WORK DAMAGED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 19 Oct 2010 32,597 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS SUPPORT BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / SPLITTING / PERISHED / NO EXCESS MOVEMENT

FRONT BUMPER CENTRE SECTION DAMAGED / HOLED

FRONT NO PLATE STUCK ON BONNET (STICK ON TYPE)

HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR BODY WORK DAMAGED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,208 miles

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

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

front number plate only temporary

o/s wiper splitting

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,088 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel in footbrake

Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,573 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 13,573 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,518 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 AYG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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