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EO53 UEW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,180 mi
Last recorded74,180 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

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

front floors slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 68,418 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,375 miles

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2018 64,364 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,438 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 60,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cracked in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,737 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,915 miles

corrosion starting o/s wheel arch to sill end

floor pan and outer sill have been welded and undersilled

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,519 miles

floor pan and outer sills have been welded and undersilled over

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,784 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 27,062 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 27,062 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,251 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 26,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,611 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON EDGES SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 UEW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

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

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