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EO53 NLV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,662 mi
Last recorded49,662 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 NLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,662 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and chassis (2.4.A.3)

outer sills starting to corrode

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 2 Feb 2017 49,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and chassis (2.4.A.3)

outer sills starting to corrode

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,074 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jan 2016 42,074 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,602 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,749 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges

wear n/s top strut mount

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,260 miles

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,292 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 29,292 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,905 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 26,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

N/S/F brake hose is parished

O/S/F tyre has a cut in the inner edge allround

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,945 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,947 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 NLV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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