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EO53 UET

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,226 mi
Last recorded57,226 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 UET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,226 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 57,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,127 miles

under body corrorion

Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassea in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 52,677 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting/chassea (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassea (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassea in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,927 miles

CORROTION UNDER VEHICLE INC SUSPENTION COMPONANTS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 50,927 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

CORROTION UNDER VEHICLE INC SUSPENTION COMPONANTS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,860 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 48,860 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,511 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills in various (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 46,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassea (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills in various (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,947 miles

nearside rear window catch broken

Fail 29 Aug 2014 43,947 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear window catch broken

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,462 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 41,462 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,337 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,337 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,266 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 34,266 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,107 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,840 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 UET is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UET, 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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EO53 UET is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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