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EO53 OHV

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,768 mi
Last recorded74,768 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 OHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill and inner chassis area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion on both outer sills.

Corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.

N/S/F Top strut mount has slight play.

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount worn and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear chassis legs

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi joint broken but still secure

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,120 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2017 58,872 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2016 55,328 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,831 miles

All 3 wiper blades split

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,723 miles

Child seat in N/S/R seat, belt not inspected

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,145 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S inner and outer sill's

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,953 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,388 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,697 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,510 miles

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

nearside driveshaft seal is weeping

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Oct 2009 32,460 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

nearside driveshaft seal is weeping

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,762 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,940 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 OHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

EO53 OHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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