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EO53 UEZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,853 mi
Last recorded68,853 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 68,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 68,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 68,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,698 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,966 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 56,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 50,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oil low

Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,267 miles

Corrosion around fuel flap.

N/S/R inner wheel rim slightly damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil weep down O/S/R of engine.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,267 miles

Corrosion around fuel flap.

N/S/R inner wheel rim slightly damaged.

Oil weep down O/S/R of engine.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,167 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,371 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,538 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,727 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 UEZ 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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

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

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