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EO53 BFK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,963 mi
Last recorded66,963 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,490 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,489 miles

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

PAS pipes corroded .

buckle n/s/r wheel .

buckle o/s/f wheel .

front brake discs corroded .

n/s/f lower arm bush split .

noise from o/s/r hub .

o/s/r suspension component mount corroded .

under side of vehicle corroded .

various welding repairs made to vehicle .

Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 56,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

noise from o/s/r hub

various welding repairs made to vehicle,brake discs corroded,n/s lower arm bushes split,p.a.s.pipes corroded,under side of vehicle corroded,

Pass 9 May 2014 52,363 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

welding repairs made to vehicle,sills corroded,n/s lower arm bushes split

Pass 31 May 2013 48,264 miles

o/s/f suspension arm bush split .

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded .

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,042 miles

exhaust corroded .

surface corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe .

Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,041 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded .

surface corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe .

Pass 6 May 2011 37,490 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 37,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 32,318 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front top shock mounts worn

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 May 2010 32,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front top shock mounts worn

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2009 28,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,210 miles

foot brake feels soft

front wishbone bushes unbonding

play in top shock mounts

Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,972 miles

nearside front rim distorted

nearside front wishbone bush unbonding

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly,possiably punctured

play in nearside front top shock mount

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 BFK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BFK, 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

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What year was EO53 BFK registered?

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

Is EO53 BFK safe to buy?

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