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EO53 MUW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,106 mi
Last recorded57,106 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 MUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 57,106 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,589 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,292 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 56,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure all bolts very loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2020 56,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,890 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,590 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,439 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,496 miles

All Tyres are perished and 6 years old

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear shocks (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle beam bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,222 miles

Offside Rear Sill area corroded but not structurally unsound

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

os sill corroded around seat belt mount area but not excessively

Fail 2 Sep 2014 44,612 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

os sill corroded around seat belt mount area but not excessively

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,946 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 42,946 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,579 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,747 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,657 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 MUW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

EO53 MUW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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