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EO53 BBX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

60,614 mi
Last recorded60,614 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2016 60,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 51,608 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2015 51,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,154 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 49,152 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,975 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 44,974 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,327 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 42,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake fluid warning light comes on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,620 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 38,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,147 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 35,142 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,339 miles

exhaust corroded / front brake discs worn / play in front shocker tops / o/s/f tyre worn inner edge / n/s/f tyre wearing edges / wishbone bushes unbonded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 28,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

exhaust corroded / front brake discs worn / play in front shocker tops / o/s/f tyre worn inner edge / n/s/f tyre wearing edges / wishbone bushes unbonded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,192 miles

coolant level low. front brake discs corroded and worn. exhaust corroded. front wishbone bushes unbonded. n/s/r tyre very badly cracked and nail in tread.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 23,190 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

coolant level low. front brake discs corroded and worn. exhaust corroded. front wishbone bushes unbonded. n/s/r tyre very badly cracked and nail in tread.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,974 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

slight bspliting on front wishbone bushes n/s and o/s

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 BBX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

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

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