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EF53 CHD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,638 mi
Last recorded53,638 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

outer sills corroded (rear both sides) but not yet excessive

Fail 19 Sep 2019 53,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

outer sills corroded (rear both sides) but not yet excessive

Pass 15 Sep 2018 49,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,727 miles

front tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2017 46,697 miles

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

front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,702 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 44,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,315 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,215 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,187 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,440 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 36,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,595 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,629 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 32,626 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light displayed.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 30,035 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,916 miles

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

both ns/r and os/r tyres showing signs of perishing.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,868 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 15,549 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 CHD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CHD, 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 CHD registered?

EF53 CHD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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