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EO53 FKW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,213 mi
Last recorded92,213 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 92,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on wheel! (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Various underbody corrosion

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 90,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f + o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2016 87,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f + o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 84,226 miles

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

nearside sill slightly rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,206 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 82,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,407 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 78,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,376 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 73,376 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,451 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 62,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,393 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,397 miles

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)

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 FKW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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