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EA53 HVT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,408 mi
Last recorded47,408 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,408 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,213 miles

Nearside outer sill becoming corroded.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,213 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill becoming corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,135 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 44,093 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,562 miles

1/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rearmounting bushs becoming perished 2/ slight play in both front uper suspension mount bushs 3/ n/s rear tyre becominh perished 4/ n/s front tyre at legal limits worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,754 miles

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

n/s and o/s front inner wishbone mounting bushs becoming perished

n/s rear tyre becoming perished on side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,563 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 38,533 miles

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

o/s front lower wish bone bush starting to seperate.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,184 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,792 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,837 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,211 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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EA53 HVT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA53 HVT, 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 EA53 HVT registered?

EA53 HVT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is EA53 HVT safe to buy?

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