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EO53 RNF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,540 mi
Last recorded104,540 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 RNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 104,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 95,176 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 95,176 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour lens cracked (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

battery light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,689 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 94,689 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 35,082 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 35,074 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,690 miles

nsr tyre

osf tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,569 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,294 miles

both front brake hoses perrishing

n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,055 miles

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

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

park brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Fail 7 Sep 2006 13,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nsr tyre on 3mm****165/65T13S****[slight kerb damage on outer sidewall]

Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,819 miles

nsr tyre on 3mm****165/65T13S****[slight kerb damage on outer sidewall]

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 RNF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 RNF, 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 RNF registered?

EO53 RNF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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