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EO53 HRU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,690 mi
Last recorded84,690 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2016 84,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 83,432 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,855 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,428 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,613 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked 165/65/R13T NIAXAN

play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,059 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,467 miles

offside anr nearside rear tyres, sidewalls cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2008 46,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

offside anr nearside rear tyres, sidewalls cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 27,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HRU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO53 HRU registered?

EO53 HRU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EO53 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 HRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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