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EA53 MZX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,407 mi
Last recorded74,407 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Strut top slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 69,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded across front and around gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,738 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broke off rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded n/s front and at front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipe neck corroded

webbing broke off front exhaust flexy

Fail 1 Feb 2021 68,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective broke off rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded n/s front and at front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipe neck corroded

webbing broke off front exhaust flexy

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,344 miles

1 bulb of 3rd brake light inop

P.A.S pipe corroded n/s and front

exhaust centre section and back box corroded, back box has slight blow, centre pipe bracket corroded/thin, 1 out of 3 back box brackets broken off

exhaust front flexi webbing split

front brake discs corroded/worn

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

o/s/f brake flexi hose slightly twisted

o/s/f tyre worn low, worn/stepped inner edge

oil leaks

rear tyres stepped inner edges

under side of vehicle slightly corroded in places

Fail 31 Jan 2020 68,344 miles

1 bulb of 3rd brake light inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

P.A.S pipe corroded n/s and front

exhaust centre section and back box corroded, back box has slight blow, centre pipe bracket corroded/thin, 1 out of 3 back box brackets broken off

exhaust front flexi webbing split

front brake discs corroded/worn

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

o/s/f brake flexi hose slightly twisted

o/s/f tyre worn low, worn/stepped inner edge

oil leaks

rear tyres stepped inner edges

under side of vehicle slightly corroded in places

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 67,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,301 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,945 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 56,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 55,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust backbox braket corroded

slight play in offside front shock absorber top bush

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,491 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 46,217 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,217 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 40,070 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 40,070 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 37,657 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 37,652 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,032 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,595 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 MZX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MZX, 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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EA53 MZX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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