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EF53 CLY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,365 mi
Last recorded54,365 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,365 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,596 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,684 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,562 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,261 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 34,261 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,308 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,504 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 CLY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF53 CLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF53 CLY?

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What year was EF53 CLY registered?

EF53 CLY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is EF53 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 CLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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