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EO53 TYA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,068 mi
Last recorded91,068 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,068 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At the back of wheel. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,709 miles

Nearside Front power steering pipe corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 86,709 miles

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

Nearside Front power steering pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,098 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,925 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,925 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls

bonnet release catch insecure

nearside and offsid erear axel bush worn

nearside rear tyre out of shape 195/45/16

Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls

bonnet release catch insecure

nearside and offsid erear axel bush worn

nearside rear tyre out of shape 195/45/16

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,015 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 57,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 29,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,857 miles

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

Offside 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 TYA 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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

EO53 TYA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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