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EX53 UHU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,090 mi
Last recorded75,090 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,090 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 75,090 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,468 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 69,468 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 69,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,405 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 66,401 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 66,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,340 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 61,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,544 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,040 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 49,040 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,080 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 21 Sep 2009 26,807 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 26,807 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 21,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,198 miles

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

Wiper blades are split and require replacing.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,429 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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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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What year was EX53 UHU registered?

EX53 UHU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2003.

Is EX53 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 UHU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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