MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
advise slight play in offside front wheelbearing
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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EO53 BFE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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