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EX53 KMY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 75,603 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,534 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 72,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,529 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 63,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,609 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 54,609 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,364 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear, near side front near excessive

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,546 miles

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

near side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, near excessive inside edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 51,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

near side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, near excessive inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,197 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,717 miles

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

engine management warning iluminated

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, inner wear nearing excessive

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,201 miles

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

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

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, inner wear near excessive

Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,201 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, inner wear near excessive

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,920 miles

both front wiper blades split

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,339 miles

clutch thrust bearing noisy

near side front tyre and off side front tyre have inner and outer shoulder wear

Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

clutch thrust bearing noisy

near side front tyre and off side front tyre have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,065 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,065 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,218 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s/f/ and o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2007 33,218 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f/ and o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,827 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 27,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EX53 KMY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX53 KMY, 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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EX53 KMY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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