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EO53 OCL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,896 mi
Last recorded100,896 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 OCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 100,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 88,901 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded +brake pipe nut (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking inbetween treads

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 16 May 2018 88,901 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded +brake pipe nut (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking inbetween treads

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear axle beam bushes worn but not considered excessive

both front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2015 78,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear beam mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear axle beam bushes worn but not considered excessive

both front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,902 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 71,901 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,485 miles

Front brake discs have surface corrosion but are not excessively weakened

O/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Steel brake pipes at front have surface corrosion but are not excessively pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2013 61,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake discs have surface corrosion but are not excessively weakened

O/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Steel brake pipes at front have surface corrosion but are not excessively pitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,761 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,135 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,480 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,702 miles

N/S washer jet, 1 of 2 jets blocked

N/S/rear tyre beginning to Mishape on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,604 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,587 miles

Nearside 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 OCL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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