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EO53 HNL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,025 mi
Last recorded94,025 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2018 94,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,377 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under seals Both Sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,828 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (2.4.A.3)

both sides front lower arm bushes deteriorated - not excessive

both sills inner and outer have slight corrosion (surface rust)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 80,828 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (2.4.A.3)

both sides front lower arm bushes deteriorated - not excessive

both sills inner and outer have slight corrosion (surface rust)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,226 miles

both sides rear inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - requires wheel alignment

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Close to excessive corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to nearside centre outer sill

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear road wheel inner bead rim and nearside front road wheel inner and outer bead rims slightly distorted

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,046 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 25,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2011 52,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,267 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,665 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 HNL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HNL, 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 HNL registered?

EO53 HNL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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