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EO53 TXN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,080 mi
Last recorded63,080 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,080 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 63,080 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,517 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 59,517 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

evidence of overheating

oil level on min mark

power steering fluid level on min mark

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front tyre inner side wall shows extensivly large extensivly deep splits and the outer side wall shows deep damage.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side front tyre inner and outer side walls show extensivly large extensivly deep splits.

Fail 16 Aug 2014 55,103 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front tyre inner side wall shows extensivly large extensivly deep splits and the outer side wall shows deep damage.

off and near side front service brakes show fluctuation.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side front tyre inner and outer side walls show extensivly large extensivly deep splits.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,968 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,772 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 35,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S rear tyre stepped on inner edged

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,419 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 TXN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO53 TXN registered?

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

Is EO53 TXN safe to buy?

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