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EF53 HDO

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,928 mi
Last recorded63,928 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,928 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 63,927 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,363 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and on limet now.

Rear axle beam bushes perished and bonding breaking away

Fail 24 Nov 2015 60,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres worn on edges and on limet now.

Rear axle beam bushes perished and bonding breaking away

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,189 miles

Rust patch present on left hand rear sill to quater panel

Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,368 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 51,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,367 miles

Front no plate slight damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2012 45,367 miles

Front no plate slight damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,985 miles

Right hand front wishbone rear bush bonding slight breaking away

Right hand sill surface corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,875 miles

Left hand front wishbone rear bush braking away early att adviced

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,628 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing on the sidewall

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,146 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 17,146 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 12,213 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 HDO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF53 HDO, 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 HDO?

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What year was EF53 HDO registered?

EF53 HDO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is EF53 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 HDO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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