MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front top shock absorber mounting slight movement
Offside Front top shock absorber top mounting slight movement
surface rust on both sills and o/s/f and n/s/f floor
coolant low
front brake hoses perished
headlamp flash faulty
n/s sill,o/s/f inner wing,n/s/f+o/s/f floor,rear inner sills,n/s/r inner arch-corroded
suspension top mount play
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r flitch plate behind bumper (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill end/inner arch at wheel (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill/seam area (2.4.A.3)
coolant low
front brake hoses perished
headlamp flash faulty
n/s sill,o/s/f inner wing,n/s/f+o/s/f floor,rear inner sills,n/s/r inner arch-corroded
suspension top mount play
front inner brake pads wearing low
headlamp flash faulty,refer also prior fail/advise
movement in front upper suspension mounts
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front inner brake pads wearing low
movement in front upper suspension mounts
nearside front inner tyre sidewall split...tyre tread worn...advise t6o replace
offside front tyre starting to split
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn
brake fluid level low
play in both front strut top mounts
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/f suspension arm bushe starting to seperate
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 DTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?
EF53 DTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is EF53 DTZ safe to buy?
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