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EO53 BMY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,248 mi
Last recorded47,248 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 47,248 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alternator not charging

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch very high

Fail 17 Sep 2019 46,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch very high

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,582 miles

Nearside Front P.A.S pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

track rod end nuts not split pinned o/s and n/s/f

Fail 28 Aug 2018 44,572 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front P.A.S pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

track rod end nuts not split pinned o/s and n/s/f

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion o/s and n/s sills and floor

Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,338 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 41,338 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,565 miles

front number plate delaminating

n/s/f tyre very worn outter edge & cracking on sidewalls

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension wishbone rear bushes debonding

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls & tread

power steering rack weeping oil

spare tyre flat & cracked on sidewalls down to cords

Fail 2 Sep 2015 35,565 miles

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

front number plate delaminating

n/s/f tyre very worn outter edge & cracking on sidewalls

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension wishbone rear bushes debonding

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls & tread

power steering rack weeping oil

spare tyre flat & cracked on sidewalls down to cords

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs ov power steerig leak o/s/f

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,778 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,919 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,322 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 BMY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BMY, 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 BMY registered?

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

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