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DA53 EZF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,498 mi
Last recorded55,498 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 EZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,498 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,692 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

some corrosion front chassis rails

some damage offside rear wheel inner rim

Fail 2 Nov 2017 48,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

some corrosion front chassis rails

some damage offside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,951 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 37,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,663 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 31,609 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,260 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 29,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 27,310 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 27,310 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 22,930 miles

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

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 22,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

front discs low

fuel tank corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/f tyre tread feathered needs track checking

Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f &o/s/r tyres smal cuts outer walls

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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DA53 EZF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA53 EZF, 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 DA53 EZF registered?

DA53 EZF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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