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EF53 LGV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,785 mi
Last recorded89,785 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 89,785 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 89,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 76,655 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 76,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,329 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 59,329 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,258 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 37,253 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,572 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 35,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 32,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,781 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,115 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,291 miles

offside rear tyre feathering

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn to limits on edges

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter insecure

nearside rear tyre feathering

offside front tyre worn to limits on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,901 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 LGV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGV, 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 LGV registered?

EF53 LGV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is EF53 LGV safe to buy?

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