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EO53 VHZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,310 mi
Last recorded97,310 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 97,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,965 miles

Both lower sill panels have slight corrosion

Engine light on

N/s/f bumper corner mis-aligned

N/s/f inner sill panel has slight corrosion

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

O/s/r chassis has slight corrosion near o/s/r brake pipe

O/s/r lens has slight damage

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 92,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both lower sill panels have slight corrosion

Engine light on

N/s/f bumper corner mis-aligned

N/s/r inner sill panel has slight corrosion

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

O/s/f tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

O/s/r chassis has slight corrosion near o/s/r brake pipe

O/s/r lens has slight damage

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,292 miles

Both lower sill panels have surface corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs pitted

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

O/s/r lamp lens slight damage

Fail 14 Sep 2011 85,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both lower sill panels have surface corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs pitted

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

O/s/r lamp lens slight damage

Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,740 miles

Both lower outer sill panels have slight surface corrosion

N/s/f bumper corner not clipped in

N/s/r axle beam end bush worn

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

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall has small cut

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 77,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both lower outer sill panels have slight surface corrosion

N/s/f bumper corner not clipped in

N/s/r axle beam end bush worn

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

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall has small cut

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 67,402 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,878 miles

o/s/r tyre inner tread worn

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,163 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,943 miles

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

n/s/f tyre rubbing on power steering pipe on right hand lock

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 VHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

EO53 VHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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