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EO53 BKU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,569 mi
Last recorded70,569 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,569 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 40cm (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47cm (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,346 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear top cups (2.7.3)

oil leak from enging

Fail 27 Oct 2015 67,346 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear top cups (2.7.3)

oil leak from enging

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,735 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,730 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,445 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,488 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,488 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,356 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 30,350 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,456 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 BKU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BKU, 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 BKU registered?

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

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