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EO53 KMG

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,220 mi
Last recorded71,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 KMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 71,220 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

repairs cannot be examimed due to heavy underseal been used

Fail 23 Aug 2012 66,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,593 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 54,593 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 18 Dec 2010 39,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,866 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 27,719 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,211 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 KMG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KMG, 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 KMG registered?

EO53 KMG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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