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EA53 SZO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,217 mi
Last recorded71,217 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 SZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 58,944 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,892 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,262 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 26,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 19,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 15,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,651 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 SZO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

EA53 SZO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is EA53 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 SZO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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