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EO53 TYZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,705 mi
Last recorded69,705 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 69,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,473 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,473 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,715 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,525 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,180 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 56,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,997 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 50,997 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,354 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,807 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 9,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,508 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 TYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

EO53 TYZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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