CarVerify

Free Car Check

EO53 AYW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,445 mi
Last recorded76,445 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,445 miles

Front both brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion door sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion door sil (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 76,445 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front both brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion door sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion door sil (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,663 miles

Nearside and offside front brake disks corroded.

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Offside outer sill corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front brake disks corroded.

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Offside outer sill corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 57,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 47,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 41,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 37,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,265 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO53 AYW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO53 AYW?

You can check the full history of EO53 AYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EO53 AYW registered?

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

Is EO53 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 AYW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO53 AYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EO53 AYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.