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EO53 WXY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,564 mi
Last recorded26,564 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 WXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 26,564 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 26,564 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 25,495 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,194 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 20 years old

Offside Rear tyre 20 years old

Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 22,806 miles

Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 25 Sep 2020 20,804 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

Pass 20 Sep 2018 19,340 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 18,672 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,172 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 7 Sep 2015 17,532 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 25 Sep 2014 16,584 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 23 Sep 2013 14,798 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 13,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,289 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 5,552 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 WXY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WXY, 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

How do I check the history of EO53 WXY?

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What year was EO53 WXY registered?

EO53 WXY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EO53 WXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 WXY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO53 WXY have outstanding finance?

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