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EO53 BHY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,645 mi
Last recorded60,645 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 60,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 11 Jul 2016 56,833 miles

Oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Jul 2016 56,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front section (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,169 miles

both rear axle bushes has slight movement

n/s/ outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 53,169 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear axle bushes has slight movement

n/s/ outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 50,133 miles

n/s/f suspention top has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,248 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Jul 2013 47,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have a small cut on outer wall

n/s/ middle outer upper sill has slight corrosion

o/s/f lamp slight condensation

steering wheel perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,093 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 43,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 35,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

nearside front headlight has bracket broken

Fail 5 Oct 2010 28,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

nearside front headlight has bracket broken

Fail 29 Sep 2009 27,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,294 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,418 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 BHY 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 57.9%.

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 BHY, 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 BHY registered?

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

Is EO53 BHY safe to buy?

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