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EO53 LNR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,343 mi
Last recorded76,343 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 LNR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 76,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion attention drawn to outer sill areas

Nearside Front worn outer edge poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,665 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front floor[rear subframe mount area] (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

n/s rear inner close panel has general surface corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2016 67,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front floor[rear subframe mount area] (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear inner close panel has general surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,366 miles

nearswide front flexy brake hose has deterioration

offside and nearside front subframe mount prescibed areas have corrosion not considered excessive

offside front flexy brake hose deteriotated

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

offside nad nearside front upper shocker top mount have slight movement

Fail 17 Dec 2015 59,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearswide front flexy brake hose has deterioration

offside and nearside front subframe mount prescibed areas have corrosion not considered excessive

offside front flexy brake hose deteriotated

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

offside nad nearside front upper shocker top mount have slight movement

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,409 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,162 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 57,152 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 49,767 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,982 miles

Both rear tyres are perished!

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,178 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,821 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 21,182 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,182 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 LNR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LNR, 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 LNR registered?

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

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