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EF53 BGZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,848 mi
Last recorded86,848 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 76,661 miles

Battery insecure

off side front tyre; outer edge low

Fail 5 May 2011 76,660 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

off side front tyre; outer edge low

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,631 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 9 May 2009 62,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,402 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 55,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,964 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 49,867 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,801 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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EF53 BGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF53 BGZ, 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 EF53 BGZ registered?

EF53 BGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is EF53 BGZ safe to buy?

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