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EX53 YFW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,557 mi
Last recorded101,557 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2017 101,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,662 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of splitting and cracking to inner tread edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears (3.6.B.4e)

EML light on at time of test slight missing

Exhaust noisy Whole exhaust system showing signs of deterioration corrosion to front flexi pipe metal brackets broken and rubbers splitting worn (7.1.4)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank showing signs of corrosion to outer shell

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole inside of wing arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes worn splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole inside of wing arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside chassis front and rear frames badly corroded rusting (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded Both rears and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,778 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,440 miles

exhaust rusty and weak

floors and chassis starting to rust

Fail 25 Oct 2012 78,440 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rusty and weak

floors and chassis starting to rust

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,026 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 75,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,052 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,584 miles

Front tyres devoid on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,564 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,781 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,232 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 YFW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX53 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

EX53 YFW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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