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EO53 MVJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,940 mi
Last recorded90,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 MVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,940 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 90,940 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 87,008 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,023 miles

both front tyres worn low edges

offside front llower arm rear bush split

Fail 17 Oct 2016 83,009 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn low edges

offside front llower arm rear bush split

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,215 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise and slight play

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 17 Oct 2015 78,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread seperation (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

EML on

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

N/S front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S rear tyre perished

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

bonnet release handle damaged

coolant low

corrosion on structure suspension and components

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

oil low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,247 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 72,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,423 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery loose

Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,908 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery loose

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,849 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,847 miles

both front brake discs worn.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 48,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,696 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,945 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 42,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,334 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 32,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 MVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MVJ, 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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EO53 MVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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