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EO53 UFP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,855 mi
Last recorded61,855 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 UFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 61,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,840 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 50,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,789 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 48,297 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 48,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,996 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,129 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,462 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,183 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,479 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 UFP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UFP, 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 UFP registered?

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

Is EO53 UFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 UFP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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