MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside rear wing panel damaged with tape holding on bumper
Play in Both front anti roll bar link ball joints
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear wing panel damaged with tape holding on bumper
Play in Both front anti roll bar link ball joints
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both outer sill corroded
Engine oil leak
Play in Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint
Play in Nearside front top strut mount
Play in both front Anti roll bar D bushes
Rear exhaust mount broken
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both outer sill corroded
Engine oil leak
Play in Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint
Play in Nearside front top strut mount
Play in both front Anti roll bar D bushes
Rear exhaust mount broken
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
general corrosion to vehicle in most areas
rear exhaust box hanger broken but system secure
evidence of welding to nearside rear outer sill
oil leak engine
surface rust both oouter sills
surface rust offside front floor panel
underside generally rusty
washer jets weak
welding repairs to offside front and rear inner and outer sills
wipers smear screen slightly
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
evidence of welding to nearside rear outer sill
oil leak engine
surface rust both oouter sills
surface rust offside front floor panel
underside generally rusty
washer jets weak
wipers smear screen slightly
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil leak engine
surface rust both inner sills
surface rust both outer sills, evidence of welding to nearside rear outer sill
surface rust offside front floor panel
underside generally rusty
washer jets weak
wipers smear sceen slightly
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine management light on
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Wiper blades are split and require replacing.
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EX53 UHU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 UHU, 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 UHU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2003.
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