MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion under the naith (6.1.B.2)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
the corroded has been repaired and coated by seal filer
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion under the naith (6.1.B.2)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
play in both top mounts
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f and o/s/f upper suspension mounts have play
n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
o/s/f tyre 3-4mm
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on edge
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f and o/s/f upper suspension mounts have play
n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
o/s/f tyre 3-4mm
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1.rear wiper split 2.rear brake performance low
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear 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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ET53 LGY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ET53 LGY, 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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ET53 LGY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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