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DA53 EZR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,171 mi
Last recorded105,171 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 EZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 105,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 105,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,796 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 97,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,048 miles

CORROSSION N/S SILL

REVERSE LAMP INOP

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,293 miles

nearside rear tyre tread unevenly worn

offside rear tyre tread unevenly worn

tyre size: 195/45R16V

Fail 19 Jul 2010 56,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management warning light illuminated

nearside rear tyre tread unevenly worn

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside rear tyre tread unevenly worn

offside windscreen wiper worn

rear wiperblade split

reverse light bulb not working

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,341 miles

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

both front tyres low treads

front brake discs slightly worn

no spare wheel

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 24 Jul 2009 43,341 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres low treads

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in offside rear tyre

no spare wheel

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,430 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 30,430 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,790 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,218 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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DA53 EZR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EZR, 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 EZR registered?

DA53 EZR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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