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EO53 MHF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,880 mi
Last recorded77,880 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 MHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,880 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake small bind

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Fail 11 May 2015 71,398 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 71,398 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 63,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,685 miles

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

osr tyre outer shoulder cracking/perishing

Fail 17 May 2013 57,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

osr tyre outer shoulder cracking/perishing

Pass 19 May 2012 53,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,049 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,324 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 MHF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

EO53 MHF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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