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EO53 BFE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,130 mi
Last recorded74,130 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 74,130 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion FILLER CAP (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion NEARSIDE A PILLAR (6.1.C.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR SILL - UNDERSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE SILL - FRONT TO REAR (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR SILL - UNDERSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE SILL - UNDERSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in nearside rear axle bush

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 72,366 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,997 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,152 miles

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

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

underside has some heavy and extensive surface corrosion,also steel brake pipes rusted.o/s/f wheel has a slight buckle

Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,012 miles

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

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

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

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

underside has some heavy and extensive surface corrosion,also steel brake pipes rusted.o/s/f wheel has a slight buckle

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,218 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

advise slight engine oil leak

advise slight play in nearside front and offside front top suspension leg top mounting bush

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,946 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

advise offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush starting to split

advise rear exhaust stay loose

advise slight play in offside front track rod end

advise slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,557 miles

advise slight play in offside front wheelbearing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,006 miles

advise nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush split

advise offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush split

advise slight cut on nearside rear tyre inner wall and tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 16 Sep 2008 37,006 miles

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

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

advise nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush split

advise offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush split

advise slight cut on nearside rear tyre inner wall and tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,677 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 BFE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

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

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