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EO53 KLC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,947 mi
Last recorded120,947 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 120,947 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 120,947 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,450 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f and o/s/r (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 117,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking o/s/r (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f and o/s/r (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 109,237 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,544 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,329 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,746 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 91,745 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,596 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 81,596 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,503 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 72,499 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,388 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,376 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 KLC 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 65%.

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 KLC, 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 KLC registered?

EO53 KLC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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